geodesic

Definitions


[ˌdʒiːə(ʊ)ˈdiːzɪk], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- relating to or denoting the shortest possible line between two points on a sphere or other curved surface



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Origin:
early 19th century: from geodesy + -ic


[ˌdʒiːə(ʊ)ˈdiːzɪk], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a geodesic line or structure


Phrases:

Origin:
early 19th century: from geodesy + -ic




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