geodesic

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Synonyms: geodetic, geogenic, geodesy, geodesist, genesic, geodes, geodic, geodesics

Antonyms: geodetic, geogenic, geodesy, geodesist, genesic, geodes, geodic, geodesics

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|geometry}} The [[shortest]] [[curve]] between two points on a [[specific]] [[surface]].
2. {{lb|en|spherical geometry}} A segment of a [[great circle]].
3. {{lb|en|mathematics|science}} A course allowing the parallel-transport of [[vector]]s along a course that causes [[tangent vector]]s to remain tangent vectors throughout that course {{gloss|a [[straight curve]], a line that is [[straight]]}}.

Adjective

1. Of or relating to [[geodesy]].
2. Of or relating to a [[geodesic dome]].

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