geodesic

Noun

The shortest line 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 .

Adjective

Of or relating to geodesy.
Of or relating to a geodesic dome.

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