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aeronautics
noun plural but singular in construction aero·nau·tics \ˌer-ə-ˈnȯ-tiks, -ˈnä-\
: a science that deals with airplanes and flying
Full Definition of AERONAUTICS
1
: a science dealing with the operation of aircraft
2
: the art or science of flight
— aero·nau·ti·cal \-ti-kəl\ also aero·nau·tic \-tik\ adjective
— aero·nau·ti·cal·ly \-ti-k(ə-)lē\ adverb
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First Known Use of AERONAUTICS
circa 1824
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aeronautics
noun aero·nau·tics \ˌer-ə-ˈnȯ-tiks\
Definition of AERONAUTICS for Kids
: a science dealing with the building and flying of aircraft
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