aeronautics

Meaning

  1. (uncountable) The design, construction, mathematics and mechanics of aircraft and other flying objects
  2. (uncountable) The theory and practice of aircraft navigation

Frequency

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Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˌɛə.ɹəʊˈnɔː.tɪks/
Etymology

From French aéronautique or New Latin aeronauticus. Equivalent to aero- + -naut + -ics.

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