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orthographically

orthographically

9.1
Using flat views that do not show perspective so sizes stay correct
  • adverb
  • /ɔrˈθəɡrəfɪkli/
  • Specialized
: ortográficamente
  • The software allows users to view the 3D model orthographically to check the true dimensions.

Examples

  • In technical drawings, objects are often represented orthographically for clarity and accuracy.

  • The engineer drew the machine parts orthographically to ensure every measurement was precise.

  • The map was drawn orthographically to ensure accuracy.

  • Can you represent the data orthographically?

  • The engineer drew the machine parts orthographically to ensure every measurement was precise.

  • In technical drawings, objects are often represented orthographically for clarity and accuracy.

  • The software allows users to view the design orthographically to check the accurate dimensions.

Synonyms

isometrically
vsorthographically
  • Specialized
1 8.1

Drawing an object with equal scale along three directions to show depth

uses projection without perspective that preserves true sizes and proportions

Surface Forms

orthographically positive

Morphology

orthographically = orthographic (semi-transparent) = orthography + ic + ly

Formally built from 'orthographic' + '-ly', but the projection-specific technical meaning is specialized and not immediately inferable by most learners.

Etymology

Orthographically comes from the Greek parts ortho- ('straight') and graph ('draw' or 'write'), the same ortho- in orthodox and graph in photograph. So, when a picture or view is shown orthographically, it is shown in a 'straight' way without perspective, keeping the true sizes and shapes.