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orthographical

orthographical

8.1
Relating to drawings that show three-dimensional objects as flat top, front, or side views
  • adjective
  • /ˌɔrθəˈgræfɪkəl/
  • Specialized
: ortográfico
  • Students learned how to make orthographical projections in their technical drawing class.

Examples

  • The engineer created orthographical drawings to ensure every measurement was precise.

  • The orthographical view of the machine revealed all its internal components clearly.

  • The engineer created an orthographical drawing of the building.

  • In our class, we studied orthographical techniques for technical illustrations.

  • The engineer created orthographical drawings to ensure every measurement was precise.

  • Students learned how to make orthographical projections in their technical drawing class.

  • The orthographical view of the machine revealed all its internal components clearly.

Synonyms

orthoscopic
vsorthographical
  • Specialized
1 9.7

Makes objects look their correct size and shape in an image

uses projection methods for precise technical two-dimensional representations in engineering

Surface Forms

orthographical positive

Morphology

orthographical = orthographic (semi-transparent) = orthographic + al

The formation from 'orthographic' + '-al' is clear, but the technical sense (orthographic projection) differs from the more common sense relating to spelling, so learners might not predict the technical meaning.

Etymology

The word orthographical comes from Greek parts ortho- meaning 'straight' and -graph meaning 'to draw', like in graphic. In technical drawing, an orthographical view is a 'straight' drawing from the front, side, or top that shows the true size and shape of an object without perspective, so it helps make exact plans.