geodesic

== English == === Etymology === From French géodésique. By surface analysis, geodesy +‎ -ic. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˌd͡ʒiː.əˈdɛs.ɪk/, /ˌd͡ʒiː.əˈdiː.sɪk/ Rhymes: -ɛsɪk, -iːsɪk Hyphenation: ge‧o‧de‧sic === Noun === geodesic (plural geodesics) (geometry) The shortest curve between two points on a specific surface. (spherical geometry) A segment of a great circle. (mathematics, sciences) A course allowing the parallel-transport of vectors along a course that causes tangent vectors to remain tangent vectors throughout that course (a straight curve, a line that is straight). ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === Adjective === geodesic (comparative more geodesic, superlative most geodesic) Of or relating to geodesy. Of or relating to a geodesic dome. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Related terms ==== geodetic ==== Translations ==== === Derived terms === totally geodesic === Anagrams === egocides