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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Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 30 Apr. 2025
The property features four-season geodesic domes that include a fireplace, private decks with hot tubs, full kitchens, and an outdoor shower.
—Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes.com, 24 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
At Sweetbriar Ridge in Pine City, travelers can check into gorgeous geodesic domes that are completely clear, allowing Mother Nature to shine through, but still include creature comforts like kitchens and cozy beds.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 30 Apr. 2025
The property features four-season geodesic domes that include a fireplace, private decks with hot tubs, full kitchens, and an outdoor shower.
—Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes.com, 24 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 18 May. 2025.
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