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geodesic

geo·de·sic

UK/ˌd͡ʒiː.əˈdɛs.ɪk/ US/ˌd͡ʒiː.əˈdiː.sɪk/ uncommon
adjective (2) noun (1)

adjective

1.

of or resembling a geodesic dome

2.

of or relating to or determined by geodesy

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noun

1.

(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)

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Origin

From French géodésique. By surface analysis, geodesy + -ic.

Phrases

  • totally geodesic

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