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axonometric projection

ax·o·no·met·ric pro·jec·tion
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ak-suh-noh-me-trik, -nuh- pruh-jek-shuh n]
    • /ˌæk sə noʊˈmɛ trɪk, -nə- prəˈdʒɛk ʃən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ak-suh-noh-me-trik, -nuh- pruh-jek-shuh n]
    • /ˌæk sə noʊˈmɛ trɪk, -nə- prəˈdʒɛk ʃən/

Definitions of axonometric projection words

  • noun axonometric projection a geometric drawing of an object, such as a building, in three dimensions showing the verticals and horizontals projected to scale but with diagonals and curves distorted, so that the whole appears inclined 3
  • noun axonometric projection a two-dimensional pictorial representation of a three-dimensional object, used as in showing three sides of a six-sided object, in which the three principal axes of the object are tilted from the plane of viewing, the edges of the object are shown as being projected on the plane of viewing, and the dimensions are foreshortened in the direction of the axes 3
  • adjective axonometric projection designating a method of projection (axonometric projection) in which a three-dimensional object is represented by a drawing (axonometric drawing) having all axes drawn to exact scale, resulting in the optical distortion of diagonals and curves. Compare cabinet (def 19), isometric (def 5), oblique (def 13). 1
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Origin of axonometric projection

First appearance:

before 1905
One of the 15% newest English words
1905-10; < Greek áxōn (see axon) + -o- + -metric

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axonometric projection popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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