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Geodesic

Geodesic Meaning & Definition
Geodesic Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Geodesic?

[n] (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)
[adj] of or relating to or determined by geodesy
[adj] of or resembling a geodesic dome

Synonyms | Synonyms for Geodesic: geodesic line | geodesical | geodetic

Related Terms | Find terms related to Geodesic:

See Also | line

Geodesic In Webster's Dictionary

\Ge`o*des"ic\ (j[=e]`[-o]*d[e^]s"[i^]k), Geodesical
\Ge`o*des"ic\, n. A geodetic line or curve.

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