geodesic

(jē′ə desik, -dēsik)

adjective

  1. geodetic (sense )
    1. designating the shortest surface line between two points on a surface, esp. a curved surface
    2. of or pertaining to the geometry of such lines
  2. Archit. having a structurally strong surface made up of short, straight, lightweight bars that form a grid of polygons: geodesic dome

noun

a geodesic line

See geodesic in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
  1. Of or relating to the geometry of geodesics.
  2. Of or relating to geodesy.
noun
The shortest line between two points on any mathematically defined surface.

Origin:

Origin: From geodesy

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