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axonometry

axonometry

9.9
A drawing that shows several sides of a 3D object without making distant parts look smaller
  • noun
  • /ˌæksəˈnɒmətri/
  • Specialized
translation icon : axonometría
  • The architect presented her designs using axonometry to illustrate all sides of the building effectively.

Examples

  • In engineering, axonometry is used to create detailed visual representations of complex machinery.

  • Axonometry allows artists to depict three-dimensional structures clearly on a flat surface using axonometry.

  • The consequence of the breakdown of traditional Newtonian axonometry is described as "multiplication" (Greek text cannot be converted to ASCII text).

    Academic text (2000)

Synonyms

projection
vsaxonometry
  • Specialized
7 4.6

A flat drawing that shows an object from one view

shows several sides at once without perspective rather than from one viewpoint
axonometric
vsaxonometry
  • Specialized
9.9

A drawing that shows a three-dimensional object using parallel lines, not perspective

is the method used to make that type of drawing rather than the finished image

Surface Forms

axonometry singular
axonometries plural

Morphology

axonometry = axis (opaque) = axono + metry

The combining form 'axono-' corresponds to 'axis' (a recognizable geometric term) and '-metry' means measurement, but the form 'axono-' is not an obvious everyday variant of 'axis' for learners.

Etymology

Axonometry comes from Greek parts axon- meaning 'axis' and -metry meaning 'measure'. So, an axonometry is a way of drawing that shows several sides of an object along its axes and keeps sizes true instead of using perspective.