Relating to aeronautics; concerned with the science, design, and operation of aircraft and aviation.
From 'aeronaut' + '-ic' (adjective suffix). Standard English term since the late 19th century as powered flight became possible.
Early aeronautic experiments were wildly dangerous—the Wright brothers' first flights lasted only 12 seconds, yet they were the beginning of a revolution that would shrink the world.
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