projective geometry

noun

Definition of projective geometry

: a branch of geometry that deals with the properties of configurations that are unaltered by projection

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Recent Examples on the Web Nima Arkani-Hamed, a professor in the institute’s School of Natural Sciences, was talking about recent research that had brought him into contact with some beautiful, elementary, albeit ancient, results in projective geometry. — Siobhan Roberts, New York Times, "Lunch With Freeman Dyson, in 196,883 Dimensions," 3 Mar. 2020

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“Projective geometry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/projective%20geometry. Accessed 16 Apr. 2021.

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