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Definition of Geodesic
1. Adjective. Of or relating to or determined by geodesy.
Exact synonyms: Geodesical, Geodetic
Partainyms: Geodesy, Geodesy, Geodesy
Derivative terms: Geodesy, Geodesy, Geodesy
Partainyms: Geodesy, Geodesy, Geodesy
Derivative terms: Geodesy, Geodesy, Geodesy
2. 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).
Definition of Geodesic
1. a. Of or pertaining to geodesy; geodetic.
2. n. A geodetic line or curve.
Definition of Geodesic
1. Noun. (mathematics) the shortest line between two points on a specific surface ¹
2. Adjective. of or relating to geodesy ¹
3. Adjective. of or relating to a geodesic dome ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Geodesic
1. a geometric line [n -S]