noun

aeronautics

aeronautics

He is studying aeronautics at the university.

He is studying aeronautics at the university.

((the study of sth.)) the science of flight He is studying aeronautics.

Synonyms: aviation, aerospace engineering

From Greek 'aero-' (air) + 'nautes' (sailor), meaning 'air sailor'.

Think of 'aero' for air and 'nautics' like astronauts. It's the science of sailing through the air.

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