loxodromics

American

[lok-suh-drom-iks] / ˌlɒk səˈdrɒm ɪks /

Also loxodromy

noun

(used with a singular verb)

the technique of navigating according to loxodromes or rhumb lines.

loxodromics British

/ lɒkˈsɒdrəmɪ, ˌlɒksəˈdrɒmɪks /

noun

(functioning as singular) the technique of navigating using rhumb lines

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Etymology

Origin of loxodromics

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

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