aeronautics
The design, construction, mathematics, and mechanics of aircraft and other flying objectsThe design, construction, mathematics, and mechanics of aircraft and other flying objects; the study of and control of how aviation works.
Meaning
2 senses(uncountable)The design, construction, mathematics, and mechanics of aircraft and other flying objects; the study of and control of how aviation works.
Near-synonyms: aerodynamics, aviation
Luftfahrt
воздухопла́ваниеvozduxoplávanije, аэрона́втикаaeronávtika, лётное де́лоljótnoje délo
(uncountable)The theory and practice of aircraft navigation.
Near-synonym: aeronavigation
the theory and practice of navigation through air or space
Translations
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Origin
From French aéronautique or New Latin aeronauticus. Equivalent to aero- + -naut + -ics.From French aéronautique or New Latin aeronauticus. Equivalent to aero- + -naut + -ics.
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Synonyms
4 synonyms- the theory and practice of navigation through air or space:astronautics
Word family
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1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable