axometry
|ax-o-met-ry|
/ˌæk.səˈmɛ.tri/
representing/measuring by axes
Etymology
'axometry' originates from Greek, specifically the elements 'ἄξων' (axōn) meaning 'axis' and 'μέτρον' (metron) meaning 'measure'.
'axometry' entered English as a technical formation related to 'axonometry'/'axonometric', influenced by French 'axonométrie' and New Latin formations combining Greek roots; the modern English form 'axometry' is a shorter variant used in technical contexts alongside 'axonometry'.
Initially the roots referred literally to 'measurement of an axis', but over time the term came to denote the graphic/technical method of representing 3D objects by projecting along axes (axonometric projection).
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a method of representing three-dimensional objects on a two-dimensional plane by projecting along axes at fixed angles (an axonometric or axonometric projection), commonly used in technical and engineering drawing to show dimensions without perspective.
The architect provided axometry drawings to show the building's layout without perspective distortion.
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