orthographic
[/ˌɔːrθəˈɡræfɪk/]
adjective
ortográfico
1. relating to or based on correct spelling
The teacher marked the orthographic errors in red ink.
A professora marcou os erros ortográficos com tinta vermelha.
2. relating to a system of writing or representation of letters and characters
Portuguese orthographic rules differ from Spanish ones.
As regras ortográficas do português diferem das do espanhol.
3. in art and technical drawing, relating to orthographic projection where parallel lines remain parallel
The architect used orthographic drawings to represent the building's dimensions.
O arquiteto usou desenhos ortográficos para representar as dimensões do edifício.
In Brazil and Portugal, orthographic conventions are formally taught in schools. The Acordo Ortográfico de 1990 unified spelling rules between Portuguese-speaking countries, making 'orthographic' an important term in educational contexts. In technical fields like architecture and engineering, 'orthographic projection' is a fundamental concept for creating technical drawings.
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