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vanishing point

[/ˈvænɪʃɪŋ pɔɪnt/]
nounpl: vanishing points
ponto de fuga
1. In perspective drawing, the point on the horizon line where parallel lines appear to converge and disappear
The artist drew railroad tracks converging at a vanishing point on the horizon.
O artista desenhou trilhos de trem convergindo para um ponto de fuga no horizonte.
2. A point at which something disappears or ceases to be visible or important
The car disappeared into the vanishing point in the distance.
O carro desapareceu no ponto de fuga à distância.
Synonyms
horizon linefocal point (in perspective)ponto focal

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ponto de fuga
Standard term used in art and perspective drawing
Portugal
ponto de fuga
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; also used in art instruction
Technical/Academic
ponto de desaparecimento
Alternative technical term used in some academic contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

disappear into the vanishing point
fade to the vanishing point
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