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aero·nau·tics \ˌ ̷ ̷( ̷ ̷) ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷iks, -ēks\ noun plural but singular in construction Etymology: modification (influenced by -ics) of New Latin aeronautica, from aer- + Latin nautica, neuter plural of nauticus nautical — more at nautical 1. archaic : the art or practice of sailing (as in lighter-than-air craft) through the air 2. : the science that deals with the operation of aircraft 3. : the art or science of flight |