Definitionen
1.NounThe shortest curve between two points on a specific surface.
2.NounA segment of a great circle.
3.NounA course allowing the parallel-transport of vectors along a course that causes tangent vectors to remain tangent vectors throughout that course (a straight curve, a line that is straight).
4.AdjectiveOf or relating to geodesy.
5.AdjectiveOf or relating to a geodesic dome.