loxodromics

lox·o·drom·ics

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Definitions of loxodromics word

noun loxodromics the technique of navigating according to loxodromes or rhumb lines. 1
noun loxodromics the technique of navigating using rhumb lines 0
noun loxodromics The art or method of sailing on the loxodrome. 0

before 1670

One of the 47% oldest English words

First recorded in 1670-80; See origin at loxodromic, -ics

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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