Definitions for: Geodesic

[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)
[adj] of or relating to or determined by geodesy
[adj] of or resembling a geodesic dome

Webster (1913) Definition: Ge`o*des"ic (j[=e]`[-o]*d[e^]s"[i^]k), Geodesical

Ge`o*des"ic, n.
A geodetic line or curve.

Synonyms: geodesic line, geodesical, geodetic

See Also: line