aeronautics Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun the theory and practice of navigation through air or space
    astronautics.

WordNet


A`ër*o*naut"ics noun (Also<
  • Aeronautics
  • Aëronautics
)
Definitions
  1. The science or art of ascending and sailing in the air, as by means of a balloon; aërial navigation; ballooning.

Webster 1913