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aerospace

 

[ ˈɛəroʊspeɪs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

industry science

Aerospace refers to the branch of technology and industry concerned with aviation and space flight. It encompasses both the atmospheric and space environments and involves the design, development, and production of aircraft, spacecraft, and related systems and equipment.

Synonyms

aeronautics, aviation, space technology

Examples of usage

  • The aerospace sector has seen rapid advancements in recent years.
  • She decided to pursue a career in aerospace engineering.
  • Aerospace companies are collaborating to develop sustainable aviation technologies.

Translations

Translations of the word "aerospace" in other languages:

🇵🇹 aeroespacial

🇮🇳 एरोस्पेस

🇩🇪 Luft- und Raumfahrt

🇮🇩 aerospace

🇺🇦 аерокосмічна

🇵🇱 aeronautyka

🇯🇵 航空宇宙

🇫🇷 aérospatiale

🇪🇸 aeroespacial

🇹🇷 havacılık ve uzay

🇰🇷 항공우주

🇸🇦 الفضاء الجوي

🇨🇿 letectví a kosmonautika

🇸🇰 letectvo a kozmonautika

🇨🇳 航空航天

🇸🇮 aeronavtika

🇮🇸 loft- og geimferða

🇰🇿 аэроғарыш

🇬🇪 აერონავტიკა

🇦🇿 aerokosmik

🇲🇽 aeroespacial

Etymology

The term 'aerospace' is a combination of 'aero-' from the Greek word 'aēr', meaning air, and 'space', which comes from the Latin 'spatium', meaning room or space. It first gained popularity in the 20th century as advancements in technology expanded the boundaries of flight from just the earth's atmosphere into outer space. The word reflects the dual focus of this field: the study and exploration of both the atmosphere and the cosmic expanse. The aerospace industry arose after World War II, fueled by interest in both military and civilian aviation. It later expanded to include topics such as space exploration, satellite technology, and the dynamics of space environments.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,420, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.