Definitions for Aeronauticsˌɛər əˈnɔ tɪks, -ˈnɒt ɪks

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Random House Webster's College Dictionary

aer•o•nau•tics*ˌɛər əˈnɔ tɪks, -ˈnɒt ɪks(n.)

  1. the science or art of flight.

    Category: Aeronautics

* (used with a sing. v.).

Origin of aeronautics:

1820–25

Princeton's WordNet

  1. aeronautics, astronautics(noun)

    the theory and practice of navigation through air or space

Wiktionary

  1. aeronautics(Noun)

    The design, construction, mathematics and mechanics of aircraft and other flying objects

  2. aeronautics(Noun)

    The theory and practice of aircraft navigation

  3. Origin: From aéronautique.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Aeronautics(noun)

    the science or art of ascending and sailing in the air, as by means of a balloon; aerial navigation; ballooning


Translations for Aeronautics

Kernerman English Multilingual Dictionary

aeronautics(noun singular)

the science or practice of flying

Aeronautics is a popular science.

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