geodesic | BabelNet

ENgeodesicNoun

(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)

geodesic line

bn:00040153n Concept

In general relativity, a geodesic generalizes the notion of a "straight line" to curved spacetime.

geodesics in general relativity

bn:01310079n Concept

The study of geodesics on an ellipsoid arose in connection with geodesy specifically with the solution of triangulation networks.

geodesics on an ellipsoid

bn:15427164n Concept

ENgeodesicAdjective

Of or relating to or determined by geodesy

geodeticgeodesical

bn:00103540a Concept