English Explanatory Dictionary

aeronautics

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The design, construction, mathematics, and mechanics of aircraft and other flying objects; the study of and control of how aviation works.
  2. The theory and practice of aircraft navigation.

Pronunciation

/ˌɛə.ɹəʊˈnɔː.tɪks/ /ˌɛɚ.oʊˈnɔ.tɪks/ [ˌɛɚ.oʊˈnɔ.ɾɪks] /ˌɛɚ.oʊˈnɑ.tɪks/ [ˌɛɚ.oʊˈnɑ.ɾɪks] LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-aeronautics.wav LL-Q1860 (eng)-Wodencafe-aeronautics.wav

Word forms

aeronautics

Etymology

From French aéronautique or New Latin aeronauticus. Equivalent to aero- + -naut + -ics.

Synonyms

aerodynamics aviation aeronavigation

Related words

aeronaut aeronautic aeronautical aerospace astronautics avionics ballistics
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