geodesic
(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) • Syn: geodesic line • Topics: mathematics, math, maths • Hypernyms: line
of or relating to or determined by geodesy • Syn: geodetic, geodesical • Pertains to noun: geodesy (for: geodesical), geodesy, geodesy (for: geodetic) • Derivationally related forms: geodesy (for: geodesical), geodesy, geodesy (for: geodetic)
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