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ge·o·des·ic line

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  1. geodesic, geodesic linenoun

    (mathematics) the shortest line between two points on a mathematically defined surface (as a straight line on a plane or an arc of a great circle on a sphere)

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  1. geodesic line

    A geodesic line, often just called a geodesic, is the shortest path or curve between two points on a curved surface or within a curved space. It is a concept used in mathematics, particularly in differential geometry and general relativity. In simpler terms, on a flat surface like a plane, the geodesic line is the straight line between two points, while on a curved surface like a sphere, the geodesic line is part of a great circle which is the analogue of a straight line.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of geodesic line in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of geodesic line in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

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