aeronautics

[ air-uh-naw-tiks, -not-iks ]

noun

, (used with a singular verb)

1. the science or art of flight.

aeronautics

/ ˌɛərəˈnɔːtɪks /

noun

1. functioning as singular the study or practice of all aspects of flight through the air

aeronautics

/ âr′ə-nô′tĭks /

1. The design, construction and operation of aircraft.
2. The scientific study of flight through the atmosphere.

Word History and Origins

Origin of aeronautics¹

1820–25; < New Latin aeronautica or French aéronautique; aero-, nautical, -ics

Example Sentences

The image below from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration shows the change in smoke from Tuesday, Sept. 10 to Wednesday, Sept. 11.

From Los Angeles Times

Trump, who survived a much more extensively documented brush with aeronautics issues on Friday evening ahead of a Montana rally, was dismissed directly by Brown, who told the Times on Thursday that he didn’t recall such an incident.

From Salon

The bloom may be comprised of blue-green algae, or cyanobacteria, which produce microcystin, “a potent toxin that can irritate the skin and cause liver and kidney damage,” the National Aeronautics and Space Administration wrote.

From Los Angeles Times

“Twenty years ago, you would not have characterized the space business as fast moving,” said Daniel Hastings, professor of aeronautics and astronautics at MIT.

From Seattle Times

Dr Javier de Luis, an expert in aeronautics, is one of the first people to speak at the hearing.

From BBC

Related Words

• aviation