ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Orthotomy

Definition & Meaning

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Orthotomy is a noun meaning (geometry) The property of cutting at right angles.

Meaning

(geometry) The property of cutting at right angles.

More Meanings

  1. A method of cutting or dividing an optical element, such as a lens or a crystal, in a manner that is perpendicular to a specific axis or surface.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include orthogon, orthoptic, hyperrectangle, diagonal, oblique, rectification.

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