Geodesic (adjective)

Of or relating to the earth's shape or measurements; of or relating to geodesy.

Origin:

Late 19th century: from german geodätisch, from greek geōdaisia "land surveying", from geōdais "surveyor", from geōdēs "earth-divider", from ge "earth" + hodēs "divider".

Examples:

1. Geodesic dome is a type of structure that uses a network of triangles to form a spherical shape.
2. Geodesic survey is a method of determining the size and shape of the earth.
3. Geodesic line is the shortest path between two points on the surface of a sphere.
4. Geodesic dome is a lightweight and strong structure that is used in many architectural designs.
5. Geodesic survey is used to determine the precise location of points on the earth's surface.