geodesic

Definition of Geodesic in English :

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)

geodesic line

Adjective

2. geodesic, geodesical, geodetic

of or relating to or determined by geodesy

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Geodesic

see synonyms of geodesic

adjective

1. Also: geodetic, geodetical, geodesical

relating to or involving the geometry of curved surfaces

noun

2. Also called: geodesic line

the shortest line between two points on a curved or plane surface

Geodesic

see synonyms of geodesic

adjective

1.

geodetic (sense 1)

2.

a.

designating the shortest surface line between two points on a surface, esp. a curved surface

b.

of or pertaining to the geometry of such lines

3. US, Architecture

having a structurally strong surface made up of short, straight, lightweight bars that form a grid of polygons

geodesic dome

noun

4.

a geodesic line

Geodesic

see synonyms of geodesic

adj.

1.

a. Of or relating to the geometry of geodesics.

b. Of or relating to geodesy.

2. Having a structure consisting of lightweight rods or poles joined so as to form interlocking polygons whose vertices lie on an imaginary sphere: a geodesic dome.

n.

The shortest path between two points on any mathematically defined surface.

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