geodesic

noun

(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)

adjective

of or relating to or determined by geodesy

Roots

gegeo- · Greek · earth daiomai-desic · Greek · divide

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The word geodesic breaks down into 2 roots of Greek origin: geo-, from Greek ge (“earth”); and -desic, from Greek daiomai (“divide”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.