n. the shortest line between two points on a specific surface
adj. of or relating to geodesy
adj. of or relating to a geodesic dome
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
adj. Of or pertaining to geodesy; geodetic.
adj. Made of lightweight structural supporting elements connected in a manner to provide great rigidity; -- of structures.
n. A geodetic line or curve.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
Same as geodetic
n. A geodesic line.
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adj. of or relating to or determined by geodesy
n. (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)
Word Usage
"Ventura Puente and Camelinas (the southern periferico) sit the Convention Center, Planetarium, Teatro Morelos, and the Orquidario --- twin geodesic domes house an outstanding orchid collection."