Synonyms of geodesic

Noun


1. geodesic, geodesic line, line

usage: (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)

Adjective


1. geodetic, geodesic, geodesical

usage: of or relating to or determined by geodesy

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Definition and meaning of geodesic (Dictionary)