geo·de·sic
ˌjē-ə-ˈde-sik 
-ˈdē-
-ˈdē-
-zik
1
: geodetic
2
: made of light straight structural elements mostly in tension
a geodesic dome
: the shortest line between two points that lies in a given surface
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Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2025
Nestled about a 30-minute drive away from Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the geodesic dome is surrounded by scenic views of the areas and the Smokies landscape.
—Chyna Blackmon, Charlotte Observer, 4 Apr. 2025
Joseph Howlett, Quanta Magazine, 3 Mar. 2025
The more holes a surface has, the more varied and complicated its geodesics can get.
—Joseph Howlett, Quanta Magazine, 3 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
The campground is set on 83 acres with tent and RV sites but is best known for its glamping options, which include cabins and geodesic domes.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2025
Nestled about a 30-minute drive away from Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the geodesic dome is surrounded by scenic views of the areas and the Smokies landscape.
—Chyna Blackmon, Charlotte Observer, 4 Apr. 2025
Noun
The problem was that this formula underestimates the number of geodesics.
—Joseph Howlett, Quanta Magazine, 3 Mar. 2025
The more holes a surface has, the more varied and complicated its geodesics can get.
—Joseph Howlett, Quanta Magazine, 3 Mar. 2025
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“Geodesic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/geodesic. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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