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

: a science dealing with the operation of aircraft

: 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

circa 1824

AERONAUTICS Defined for Kids

noun aero·nau·tics \ˌer-ə-ˈnȯ-tiks\

: a science dealing with the building and flying of aircraft

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