aeronautics
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aero·nau·tics

noun plural but singular in construction \ˌer-ə-ˈn-tiks, -ˈnä-\

Definition of AERONAUTICS

1
: a science dealing with the operation of aircraft
2
: the art or science of flight
aero·nau·ti·cal \-ti-kəl\ also aero·nau·tic \-tik\ adjective
aero·nau·ti·cal·ly \-ti-k(ə-)lē\ adverb

First Known Use of AERONAUTICS

circa 1824

Rhymes with AERONAUTICS

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