Geodesic Line

Definition: Geodesic Line

Geodesic Line

Noun

1. (mathematics) the shortest line between two points on a mathematically defined surface (as a straight line on a plane or a an arc of a great circle on a sphere).

Specialty Definitions: Geodesic Line

Domain	Definitions
Aerospace	The shortest line on a mathematically derived surface, between two points on the surface. Also called geodesic.A geodesic line on the spheroidal earth is called a geodetic line. (references)
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Modern Translations: Geodesic Line

Language		Translations for "geodesic line"; alternative meanings/domain in parentheses.
Japanese Kanji		測地線 . (various references)

Japanese Katakana		そくちせ�". (various references)

Pig Latin		eodesicgay inelay
Source: compiled by the editor from various translation references.

Anagrams: Geodesic Line

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