descriptive geometry

American  

noun

1. the theory of making projections of any accurately defined figure such that its projective as well as its metrical properties can be deduced from them.

2. geometry in general, treated by means of projections.

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descriptive geometry British  

noun

1. the study of the projection of three-dimensional figures onto a plane surface

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Etymology

Origin of descriptive geometry

First recorded in 1815–25

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descriptive geometry

Since the third angle is generally used in the elementary course as well as in engineering practice, it seems logical that it should be emphasized in descriptive geometry.

From College Teaching Studies in Methods of Teaching in the College by Paul Klapper

An elementary course followed by a course in descriptive geometry.

From College Teaching Studies in Methods of Teaching in the College by Paul Klapper

The renaissance may be said to date from the invention by Monge17 of the theory of descriptive geometry.

From An Elementary Course in Synthetic Projective Geometry by Derrick Norman Lehmer

The equation learned in descriptive geometry may be understood, but it never means so much as when it is applied to specific problems in engineering.

From College Teaching Studies in Methods of Teaching in the College by Paul Klapper

Thirty-nine professors imparted instruction in analysis, mechanics, descriptive geometry, physics, chemistry, land-surveying, architecture, the military art, fortifications, plans, French composition, the German language and design.

From Paris From the Earliest Period to the Present Day; Volume 2 by William Walton

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