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

Example Sentences

"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)

A course in descriptive geometry followed by an elementary technical course.

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

Applied descriptive geometry, with drafting-room problems. © 3Apr34; A70963.

From U.S. Copyright Renewals, 1961 July - December by Library of Congress. Copyright Office

Descriptive geometry The modern methods of teaching descriptive geometry apply the theory of the subject to applications in problems taken from engineering practice.

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

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