loxodromic

English

Etymology

From French loxodromique, from Ancient Greek λοξός (loxós, “oblique”) + δρομος (dromos, “course”).

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /lɒksəˈdɹɒmɪk/

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

Derived terms

loxodrome
loxodromic transformation

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