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geodesical

geodesical

9.9
Relating to measuring and mapping the Earth's shape, size, and gravity
  • adjective
  • /ˌdʒiːəˈdɛsɪkəl/
  • Specialized
translation icon : geodésico
  • The geodesical survey revealed the exact shape of the land.

Examples

  • The survey was conducted using the most accurate geodesical instruments available at the time.

  • They analyzed the geodesical data to determine the boundaries of the new national park.

  • Professor Ellis's specialty was geodesical computations concerning continental drift.

  • In geodesical studies, precise measurements are crucial.

  • The survey was conducted using the most accurate geodesical instruments available at the time.

  • They analyzed the geodesical data to determine the boundaries of the new national park.

  • In geodesical studies, precise measurements are crucial.

Synonyms

geodesic
vsgeodesical
  • Specialized
4 8.9

Relating to the shortest path between two points on a curved surface like the Earth

covers the broader scientific measurement of earth rather than only shortest paths
geodetic
vsgeodesical
  • Specialized
1 9.9

Used in scientific work to measure the Earth's shape and position

includes measurements of orientation and gravity as well as Earth's shape

Surface Forms

geodesical positive

Morphology

geodesical = geodesic (transparent) = geodesic + al

The meaning is directly derived from the adjective geodesic plus the relational suffix -al.

Etymology

The word geodesical begins with geo- meaning 'earth' and comes from the same idea as geodesy, which was about 'measuring the earth', just like geography and geometry. So, something geodesical is about measuring or mapping the Earth's shape and size.