aeronautics
See also: aeronàutics
English
Etymology
From French aéronautique or New Latin aeronauticus. Equivalent to aero- + -naut + -ics.
Pronunciation
- (General American) IPA(key): /ˌɛɹoʊˈnɔtɪks/, /ˌɛɹoʊˈnɑtɪks/, [ˌɛɹoʊˈnɔɾɪks], [ˌɛɹoʊˈnɑɾɪks]
Noun
aeronautics (uncountable)
- The design, construction, mathematics and mechanics of aircraft and other flying objects
- The theory and practice of aircraft navigation
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Translations
mechanics and science of aircraft
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