ˌ ̷ ̷( ̷ ̷) ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷iks, -ēks noun plural but singular in construction
Etymology: modification (influenced by -ics ) of New Latin aeronautica, from aer- + Latin nautica, neuter plural of nauticus nautical — more at nautical
1. archaic : the art or practice of sailing (as in lighter-than-air craft) through the air
2. : the science that deals with the operation of aircraft
3. : the art or science of flight