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

It comprehends mathematics, analysis applied to descriptive geometry and to the mechanism of solids and fluids, stereotomy, drawing, civil architecture, fortification, general physics, chymistry, mineralogy, and their application to the arts.

From Paris as It Was and as It Is by Blagdon, Francis W.

Such a treatment of descriptive geometry, following a thorough course in elementary drawing, should make it possible to deal with abstract principles of projection with a few well-chosen applications.

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

"And now I'll show you another easy one, belonging to descriptive geometry."

From Dick Prescott's Third Year at West Point Standing Firm for Flag and Honor by Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving)

The programme comprises the German language, French, English, literature, plane and descriptive geometry, physics, chemistry, drawing, mechanics, machine construction.

From The Condition and Tendencies of Technical Education in Germany by Chamberlain, Arthur Henry

In this way the principles may be taught in more elementary form than is possible in any adequate treatment of descriptive geometry.

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