geodesic

 
Pronunciation: /ˌdʒiːə(ʊ)ˈdɛsɪk, -ˈdiːsɪk/

adjective

  • 1relating to or denoting the shortest possible line between two points on a sphere or other curved surface.
  • (of a dome or other structure) constructed from struts which follow geodesic lines and typically form an open framework of triangles and polygons.

noun

  • a geodesic line or structure.

Origin:

early 19th century: from geodesy + -ic