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skiagraphy

Syllabification: (ski·ag·ra·phy)
Pronunciation: /skīˈagrəfē/

(British sciagraphy)
Definition of skiagraphy

noun

  • the use of shading and the projection of shadows to show perspective in architectural or technical drawing.

Derivatives

skiagram

Pronunciation: /ˈskīəˌgram/

noun

skiagraph

Pronunciation: /ˈskīəˌgraf/

noun & verb

skiagraphic

Pronunciation: /ˌskīəˈgrafik/

adjective

Origin:

late 16th century: from French sciagraphie, via Latin from Greek skiagraphia, from skia 'shadow'

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