Noun
/ˌsjuːdoʊˌdʒiːəˈdɛsɪk laɪn/
A pseudogeodesic line refers to a line that resembles a geodesic line but does not satisfy all of the mathematical properties of a true geodesic. In mathematics and physics, especially in the context of differential geometry and general relativity, a geodesic is the shortest path between two points on a curved surface. A pseudogeodesic may be used in various contexts where approximations are sufficient or where certain conditions apply that deviate from the standard definitions.
This term is relatively specialized and predominantly used in academic and technical contexts, particularly in mathematics, physics, and engineering. It is less common in everyday conversation.
Исследователи рассчитали псевдогеодезическую линию, чтобы оценить кратчайший маршрут с учетом сложной местности.
In the simulation, the pseudogeodesic line provided a workable solution for the problem at hand.
В симуляции псевдогеодезическая линия предоставила приемлемое решение для данной задачи.
By employing a pseudogeodesic line, the team was able to simplify the calculations without losing significant accuracy.
The term "pseudogeodesic line" does not have widely recognized idiomatic expressions associated with it due to its technical and specialized nature. However, there are expressions within mathematics and physics that incorporate related concepts:
Инженер спроектировал конструкцию, следуя кривой наименьшего сопротивления, чтобы оптимизировать устойчивость.
Walking a fine line
Исследователь находится на тонкой грани между теоретическими предположениями и практическими приложениями в ее исследовании.
On the edge of reason
The term "pseudogeodesic" is derived from the prefix "pseudo-", meaning false or deceptive, combined with "geodesic," which originates from the Greek words "geo-" (earth) and "daiein" (to divide). The term relates to the idea of dividing or mapping surfaces, but with the caveat that it is a false representation in some manner.