orthographic projection
a two-dimensional graphic representation of an object in which the projecting lines are at right angles to the plane of the projection.
Origin of orthographic projection
1- Also called orthogonal projection .
- Compare isometric (def. 5).
Words Nearby orthographic projection
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How to use orthographic projection in a sentence
It is therefore often called drawing in plan and elevation, and sometimes simply orthographic projection.
At the same time the plan is an orthographic projection of the plane α.
Let us next construct an orthographic projection of the sphere on the horizon of any place.
British Dictionary definitions for orthographic projection
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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