1. relating to or denoting the shortest possible line between two points on a curved surface
Usage: mathematics; geometry
2. relating to geodesy or the measurement and mapping of the earth
Usage: geography; surveying

1. the shortest line between two points on a curved surface
Usage: mathematics; geometry
2. a structure made of straight elements forming triangles or polygons
Usage: architecture; engineering

Examples

• The geodesic dome was designed using triangular panels.
• Engineers calculated the geodesic path for the satellite’s orbit.
• The geodesic survey helped map the mountain range accurately.
• A geodesic line on a sphere is part of a great circle.
• The architect used geodesic principles in the building’s design.
• Geodesic measurements require precise instruments.
• The geodesic between two cities follows the earth’s curvature.