Definitions for geodesics

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geodesics ge·o·des·ic

Spelling: [jee-uh-des-ik, -dee-sik]

IPA: /ˌdʒi əˈdɛs ɪk, -ˈdi sɪk/

Geodesics is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 12 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 14 points.

You can make 250 anagrams from letters in geodesics (cdeegioss).

Definitions for geodesics

noun

1. geodesic line.
2. geodesic line.

adjective

1. Also, geodesical. pertaining to the geometry of curved surfaces, in which geodesic lines take the place of the straight lines of plane geometry.
2. Also, geodesical. pertaining to the geometry of curved surfaces, in which geodesic lines take the place of the straight lines of plane geometry.

Origin of geodesics

From the French word géodésique, dating back to 1815-25. See geodesy, -ic

Examples for geodesics

His experiments on the pendulum and geodesic surveys rendered him famous.

The world line of a ray of light is a geodesic in the continuum.

The world line of a ray of light is a geodesic in the continuum.

His experiments on the pendulum and geodesic surveys rendered him famous.