aeronautics

Etymology

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

noun

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

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