aerodonetics
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prettygoodwordaerodonetics (aer-oh-duh-NET-iks) - n., the study of soaring or gliding flight, esp the study of gliders.
In contrast to powered flight. Despite the plural form, this is a singular noun -- "Aerodonetics is the study of ..." Coined in the early 20th century from Ancient Greek, aerodonegos, lit. tossed in mid-air and by extension soaring.
---L.
In contrast to powered flight. Despite the plural form, this is a singular noun -- "Aerodonetics is the study of ..." Coined in the early 20th century from Ancient Greek, aerodonegos, lit. tossed in mid-air and by extension soaring.
---L.
