aeronautics

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Noun aeronautics has 1 sense

aeronautics, astronautics - the theory and practice of navigation through air or space
--₁ is a kind of physics, physical science, natural philosophy
--₁ has particulars: avionics

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Aeronautics

Description

Aeronautics is the branch of science and engineering that deals with the study, design, and manufacturing of aircraft. It encompasses various aspects such as the physics of flight, aircraft navigation, and aviation technology.

Sample Sentences

She has always been passionate about aeronautics and dreams of becoming a pilot.
The aeronautics industry has experienced rapid growth in recent years.
Studying aeronautics requires a strong understanding of mathematics and physics.
The museum exhibited a fascinating collection of historical aeronautics artifacts.