Associations to the word «Geodesic»

Wiktionary

GEODESIC, noun. (mathematics) the shortest line between two points on a specific surface
GEODESIC, adjective. Of or relating to geodesy
GEODESIC, adjective. Of or relating to a geodesic dome
GEODESIC DOME, noun. A domed structure of lightweight straight elements forming interlocking polygons.
GEODESIC DOMES, noun. Plural of geodesic dome

Dictionary definition

GEODESIC, 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).
GEODESIC, adjective. Of or relating to or determined by geodesy.

Wise words

Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the truants in custody and bring them back to their right senses.
William Butler Yeats