geodesic
/ˌdʒiːəˈdɛsɪk/
adjective
- Relating to the shortest line between two points on a curved surface, such as the Earth.
- In geometry class, we learned about geodesic curves on a sphere.
- The geodesic dome is a strong structure made of interconnected triangles.
- Airplanes often follow a geodesic path to save fuel on long flights.
noun
- The shortest line between two points on a curved surface.
- The ship's captain plotted a geodesic across the ocean.
- On a globe, a geodesic looks like a curved line but is actually the shortest route.
- Mathematicians study geodesics to understand the shape of space.