CultureAugust 30, 2026

geodesic

JEE-uh-DESS-ik

Definition

Referring to a structural framework composed of interconnected triangles that form a sphere or part of one.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek words 'ge' (earth) and 'daiesthai' (to divide), it originally referred to the geometry of curved surfaces on the Earth, later adapted for spherical architectural designs.

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