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sciagraphy

Pronunciation: /sʌɪˈagrəfi/
(also skiagraphy)
Definition of sciagraphy

noun

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

Derivatives

sciagram

Pronunciation: /ˈsʌɪəgram/
noun

sciagraph

Pronunciation: /ˈsʌɪəgrɑːf/
noun & verb

sciagraphic

Pronunciation: /sʌɪəˈgrafɪk/
adjective

Origin:

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

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Definition of sciagraphy in the US English dictionary

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