metrical geometry

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• metrical — adj. 1 of, relating to, or composed in metre (metrical psalms). 2 of or involving measurement (metrical geometry). Derivatives: metrically adv. Etymology: ME f. L metricus f. Gk metrikos (as METRE(2)) …   Useful english dictionary

• Projective geometry — is a non metrical form of geometry, notable for its principle of duality. Projective geometry grew out of the principles of perspective art established during the Renaissance period, and was first systematically developed by Desargues in the 17th …   Wikipedia

• descriptive geometry — noun the geometry of properties that remain invariant under projection • Syn: ↑projective geometry • Topics: ↑mathematics, ↑math, ↑maths • Hypernyms: ↑geometry * * * noun …   Useful english dictionary

• descriptive geometry — 1. the theory of making projections of any accurately defined figure such that its projective as well as its metrical properties can be deduced from them. 2. geometry in general, treated by means of projections. [1815 25] * * * …   Universalium

• descriptive geometry — /dəˌskrɪptɪv dʒiˈɒmətri/ (say duh.skriptiv jee omuhtree) noun 1. the theory of making projections of any accurately defined figure such that from them can be deduced not only its projective, but also its metrical properties. 2. geometry in… …  

• descriptive geometry — descrip′tive geom′etry n. math. the theory of making projections of any accurately defined figure such that its projective as well as its metrical properties can be deduced from them • Etymology: 1815–25 …   From formal English to slang

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