aeronautics
Aeronautics (noun) means the science and practice of designing, building, and flying aircraft. Example: “She studied aeronautics before joining an aerospace engineering firm.”
How to Use Aeronautics
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe study and engineering of flight and aircraft.
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Etymology
From French aéronautique, built from aero- ("air") plus -naut ("sailor," as in astronaut) plus -ics.
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What does “aeronautics” mean?
The word “aeronautics” means the science and practice of designing, building, and flying aircraft. In plain terms, the study and engineering of flight and aircraft.
How do you pronounce “aeronautics”?
“Aeronautics” is pronounced eh-uh-roh-NAW-tihks (/ˌɛɚ.oʊˈnɔ.tɪks/ in IPA).
How do you use “aeronautics” in a sentence?
Here is “aeronautics” used in a sentence: “She studied aeronautics before joining an aerospace engineering firm.”
What part of speech is “aeronautics”?
“Aeronautics” is a noun.
Where does the word “aeronautics” come from?
The word “aeronautics” comes from French. From French aéronautique, built from aero- ("air") plus -naut ("sailor," as in astronaut) plus -ics.
Is “aeronautics” a common word?
“Aeronautics” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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