projective geometry

prəˈdʒɛktɪv dʒiˈɒmɪtri

Definition

Definition of projective geometry - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

mathematics

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branch of mathematics dealing with properties preserved through projection

TECH.

Projective geometry studies shapes and figures using points and lines..
In projective geometry, parallel lines meet at infinity.
She found projective geometry more abstract than Euclidean geometry.

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Expressions with projective

projective test

exam using unclear prompts to infer traits from reactions

The therapist used a projective test to explore hidden feelings.

projective device

psychological tool revealing hidden emotions through ambiguous stimuli

The Rorschach inkblot test is a well-known projective device.

projective technique

psychological method using ambiguous stimuli to reveal personality traits

The therapist used a projective technique to understand the patient's fears.

Expressions with geometry

geometry teacher

person who teaches geometry in school

The geometry teacher explained the theorem clearly.

elementary geometry

introductory level of geometric concepts

Elementary geometry covers the foundational principles of angles and lines.

plane geometry

study of shapes in a flat surface

We learned about circles in plane geometry class.

analytical geometry

branch of mathematics dealing with geometry using algebra and calculus

In analytical geometry, equations are used to represent geometric figures..

analytic geometry

branch of geometry using coordinates and algebra

Analytic geometry helps solve complex geometric problems.

coordinate geometry

branch of mathematics dealing with geometric properties using coordinates

In coordinate geometry, points are plotted on a graph to represent shapes..

elliptic geometry

non-Euclidean geometry with spherical space and great circle lines

Elliptic geometry challenges the parallel postulate of Euclidean geometry.

Euclidean geometry

geometry based on Euclid's axioms and postulates

Euclidean geometry is fundamental in high school mathematics.

fractal geometry

branch of math studying self-similar patterns

Fractal geometry helps in modeling natural phenomena.

non-Euclidean geometry

branch of geometry with altered Euclidean axioms

Einstein's theories use non-Euclidean geometry.

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French:géométrie projective, ...
German:projektive Geometrie, ...
Italian:geometria proiettiva, ...
Spanish:geometría proyectiva, ...
Portuguese:geometria projetiva, ...
Chinese:射影几何, ...
Japanese:射影幾何学, ...
Arabic:هِنْدَسَة إِسْقَاطِيَّة, ...
Hebrew:גֵּאוֹמֶטְרִיָּה פְּרוֹיֶקְטִיבִית, ...
Russian:проективная геометрия, ...
Ukrainian:проективна геометрія, ...
Hindi:प्रक्षेपी ज्यामिति, ...
Bengali:প্রক্ষেপ জ্যামিতি, ...
Catalan:geometria projectiva, ...
Czech:projektivní geometrie, ...
Danish:projektiv geometri, ...
Dutch:projectieve meetkunde, ...
Greek:προβολική γεωμετρία, ...
Hungarian:projektív geometria, ...
Khmer:ធរណីមាត្របញ្ចាំង, ...
Korean:사영 기하학, ...
Persian:هندسه تصویری, ...
Polish:geometria rzutowa, ...
Portuguese (BR):geometria projetiva, ...
Romanian:geometrie proiectivă, ...
Swedish:projektiv geometri, ...
Thai:เรขาคณิตเชิงโปรเจกทีฟ, ...
Turkish:projeksiyon geometrisi, ...
Vietnamese:hình học xạ ảnh, ...

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