Geodesic
Pronunciation: /ˌdʒiːəˈdɛsɪk/
Geodesic (noun)
- The shortest path between two points on a curved surface.
Examples
- The geodesic between two points on a sphere is an arc.
- Finding the geodesic on a curved surface can be complex.
Common collocations: calculate the geodesic, geodesic distance, geodesic structure, geodesic line
Geodesic (adjective)
- Describing something that involves or relates to the shortest paths on curved surfaces.
Examples
- The geodesic dome is an efficient architectural structure.
- Geodesic calculations are crucial in navigation.