orthographic projection
noun
a two-dimensional graphic representation of an object in which the projecting lines are at right angles to the plane of the projection.Also called orthogonal projection.Compare isometric(def 5).
Words nearby orthographic projection
orthogonalize, orthograde, orthograde degeneration, orthographer, orthographic, orthographic projection, orthographize, orthography, orthohydrogen, orthokeratology, orthokeratosis
Origin of orthographic projection
First recorded in 1660–70
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British Dictionary definitions for orthographic projection
orthographic projection
noun
a style of engineering drawing in which true dimensions are represented as if projected from infinity on three planes perpendicular to each other, avoiding the effects of perspective
a type of zenithal map projection in which the area is mapped as if projected from infinity, with resulting distortion of scale away from the centre
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