geodetic, geodesic, geodesical
(adjective) of or relating to or determined by geodesy
geodesic, geodesic line
(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)
Source: WordNet® 3.1
geodesic (plural geodesics)
(mathematics) The shortest line between two points on a specific surface.
(mathematics, spherical geometry) A segment of a great circle.
(mathematics, science) A course allowing the parallel-transport of vectors along a course that causes tangent vectors to remain tangent vectors throughout that course (a straight curve, a line that is straight).
geodesic (comparative more geodesic, superlative most geodesic)
Of or relating to geodesy.
Of or relating to a geodesic dome.
• egocides
Source: Wiktionary
Ge`o*des"ic, Ge`o*des"ic*al, a. Etym: [Cf. F. géodésique.] (Math.)
Definition: Of or pertaining to geodetic.
Ge`o*des"ic, n.
Definition: A geodetic line or curve.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
1 February 2025
(noun) an intellectual hold or understanding; “a good grip on French history”; “they kept a firm grip on the two top priorities”; “he was in the grip of a powerful emotion”; “a terrible power had her in its grasp”
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