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Added 10 October 2026

geodesic

/ˌd͡ʒiː.əˈdɛs.ɪk/ noun

noun Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about geodesic at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

The shortest curve between two points on a specific surface.
A segment of a great circle.
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).

adjective

Of or relating to geodesy.
Of or relating to a geodesic dome.

Origin

From French géodésique. By surface analysis, geodesy + -ic.

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