projective (C2)
adjective
Pronunciation: /prəˈdʒɛktɪv/
Definition
Relating to the mapping of points from one space onto another, often preserving certain geometric properties while ignoring distance or angle.
Examples
The math students studied the properties of projective geometry in their advanced seminar.
In projective mapping, the image is transformed to appear correctly on a non-flat surface.
How to Use projective
- projective geometry (collocation)
- a branch of mathematics dealing with properties preserved under projection — "She wrote her thesis on the foundations of projective geometry."
- projective test (collocation)
- a psychological assessment tool using ambiguous stimuli — "The counselor explained the scoring criteria for the projective test."
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