loxodromic
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[edit] Etymology
From French loxodromique, from Ancient Greek λοξος (“oblique”) + δρομος (“course”).
[edit] Pronunciation
- IPA: /lɒksəˈdɹɒmɪk/
[edit] Adjective
loxodromic (not comparable)
- (nautical) Pertaining to motion at a constant angle to the meridians; on a set compass bearing.
- 1969, John Fowles, The French Lieutenant's Woman:
- a ship, as it were, straining at its mooring in a contrary current and arming for its sinuous and loxodromic voyage to the richer though silted harbour of Rye
- 1969, John Fowles, The French Lieutenant's Woman:
