aeronautical

Also aer·o·nau·tic

[air-uh-naw-ti-kuhl, -not-i-kuhl]

adjective

1. of aeronautics or aeronauts.

Other Word Forms

• aeronautically adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of aeronautical¹

aeronaut + -ical

Example Sentences

The aeronautical scene is a familiar sight in the coastal city this time of year.

From Los Angeles Times

Chatelin pointed out that the proposal has already gone through an FAA aeronautical study and safety risk management panel to determine its impacts on the National Airspace System.

From Los Angeles Times

He has been charged for violating two articles of the country's aeronautical code, including one that could lead to short-term imprisonment.

From BBC

For France it's wine, champagne and the aeronautical industry, for Germany it's cars, and for Italy it's luxury goods.

From BBC

The FAA, after investigating the complaint, made a preliminary determination that the council had violated federal rules that require the city to make its airports publicly available “without unjust discrimination” against aeronautical activities.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• aerial 
• floating 
• soaring