Aeronautics
/ˌɛrəˈnɔːtɪks/
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Definitions
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The science or art of designing, building, and operating aircraft.
/ˌɛrəˈnɔːtɪks/
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Action
Advances in aeronautics have led to safer and more efficient air travel.
💡 Simply: Science of designing, building, and operating airplanes.
How It's Used
Engineering
"He studied aeronautics in college."
Aviation
"The principles of aeronautics are essential for pilots."
From Greek aér (air) + naútes (sailor)
First used in English in the 19th century.
Memory tip
Think of an 'aero' plane or glider in the 'naut'ical (sailing) context.
Word Origin
LanguageGreek
Original meaning
"Air sailor"
Base: aero-
aeronautical engineeringcommercial aeronautics
Common misspellings
aeranauticsaeronautic
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