loxodromic

[ lok-suh-drom-ik ]

adjective

1. noting, pertaining to, or according to loxodromes or rhumb lines.
2. noting or pertaining to a map projection, as Mercator's projection, in which rhumb lines appear as straight lines.

loxodromic

/ ˌlɒksəˈdrɒmɪk /

adjective

1. of or relating to rhumb lines or to map projections on which rhumb lines appear straight, as on a Mercator projection

Derived Forms

• ˌloxoˈdromically, adverb

Other Words From

• loxo·dromi·cal·ly adverb
• nonlox·o·dromic adjective
• nonlox·o·dromi·cal adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of loxodromic¹

1695–1705; < Greek loxó ( s ) slanting, crosswise + dromikós of a course; -drome, -ic

Word History and Origins

Origin of loxodromic¹

C17: from Greek loxos oblique + dromikos relating to a course

Example Sentences

Wind roses are numerous, from which the usual direction or loxodromic lines radiate.

From Project Gutenberg

Compass roses are numerous, from which radiate numerous loxodromic lines.

From Project Gutenberg