geodesic
adjective
- geodetic (sense )
- designating the shortest surface line between two points on a surface, esp. a curved surface
- of or pertaining to the geometry of such lines
- ☆ Archit. having a structurally strong surface made up of short, straight, lightweight bars that form a grid of polygons: geodesic dome
See geodesic in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(jēˌə-dĕsˈĭk, -dēˈsĭk)
adjective- Of or relating to the geometry of geodesics.
- Of or relating to geodesy.
noun The shortest line between two points on any mathematically defined surface.
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