Definition of aeronautics
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:a science dealing with the operation of aircraft
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:the art or science of flight
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aeronautics
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noun, plural in form but singular in construction
aero·nau·tics
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ˌer-ə-ˈnȯ-tiks
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First Known Use of aeronautics
1798
AERONAUTICS Defined for English Language Learners
aeronautics
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Definition of aeronautics for English Language Learners
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: a science that deals with airplanes and flying
AERONAUTICS Defined for Kids
aeronautics
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noun
aero·nau·tics
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ˌer-ə-ˈnȯ-tiks
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Definition of aeronautics for Students
:a science dealing with the building and flying of aircraft
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