geodesic.
The shortest curve between two points on a specific surface.
Meaning & usage
The shortest curve between two points on a specific surface.
A segment of a great circle.
A 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).
Where this word comes from
From French géodésique. By surface analysis, geodesy + -ic.
Of or relating to geodesy.
Of or relating to a geodesic dome.
Where this word comes from
From French géodésique. By surface analysis, geodesy + -ic.
Try it on your idea.
geodesic has 8 characters. Say it out loud, try it alongside a description of your project, and see whether its meaning fits what you want to create.
These are naming prompts. Meanings and pronunciation can vary; existing brand and domain uses have not been checked.
Explore the name generatorA word with a source.
Definitions, grammatical labels, IPA, etymology and examples: Wiktionary contributors, extracted by Kaikki / Wiktextract. Adapted under CC BY-SA 4.0. Selected fields and authored examples are shown; third-party quotations and audio are omitted. See contributor history.
Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.