aeroelastic
|aer-o-elast-ic|
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/ˌɛəroʊɪˈlæstɪk/
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/ˌeərəʊɪˈlæstɪk/
interaction of air and elasticity
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aeroelastic' originates from the combination of 'aero-' from Greek 'aēr' meaning 'air' and 'elastic' from Greek 'elastos' meaning 'flexible'.
Historical Evolution
'aeroelastic' was formed in the 20th century to describe phenomena in aerodynamics and structural engineering.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'flexible in the air', but over time it evolved to describe the specific interaction between aerodynamic forces and structural elasticity.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/05/19 07:51