Meaning & use
Orthographic
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Relating to spelling and the conventions of writing a language, or, in technical drawing, relating to a method of representing three-dimensional objects using parallel projection lines.
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The dictionary's orthographic rules dictate that the word is spelled with a double consonant.
Engineers use orthographic projection to draw the front, side, and top views of a machine part.
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The two senses of this word—linguistic and geometric—both trace back to the Greek 'orthos,' meaning 'straight' or 'correct.'
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2. adjective
Relating to a drafting technique that represents an object through parallel projections onto perpendicular planes.
The blueprint included an orthographic view of the bridge from three angles.
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