geodesic
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English
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Definitions
noun
(mathematics) the shortest line between two points on a mathematically defined surface (as a straight line on a plane or an arc of a great circle on a sphere)
adjective
of or relating to or determined by geodesy
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/dʒˌiːʌdˈɛsɪk/ · 4 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural geodesics
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
of or relating to or determined by geodesy
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
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