volumetric objects

[vəˈluːmɛtrɪk ˈɒbdʒɪkts]
nounpl: volumetric objects
objetos volumétricos
1. Three-dimensional objects that have measurable volume, occupying space with length, width, and height dimensions
Cubes, spheres, and cylinders are common volumetric objects in geometry.
Cubos, esferas e cilindros são objetos volumétricos comuns em geometria.
2. In computer graphics and 3D modeling, digital representations of solid objects with three-dimensional properties
The architect used volumetric objects to create a detailed 3D model of the building.
O arquiteto usou objetos volumétricos para criar um modelo 3D detalhado do edifício.
3. Physical or conceptual objects characterized by their capacity to occupy space measured in cubic units
Medical imaging technology helps visualize volumetric objects inside the human body.
A tecnologia de imagem médica ajuda a visualizar objetos volumétricos dentro do corpo humano.
In Brazil, 'objetos volumétricos' is primarily used in educational contexts (mathematics, geometry classes) and in professional fields such as architecture, engineering, and 3D design. The term is becoming increasingly common with the expansion of digital technology and 3D modeling industries. In Portugal, the term is more formal and often replaced with 'sólidos tridimensionais' in academic settings.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
three-dimensional objects3D objectssolid objectsspatial objectssolid bodies
Antonyms / Antônimos
two-dimensional objectsflat objectsplanar objectssurface objects

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
objetos volumétricos
Standard term used in education and technical contexts
São Paulo
objetos volumétricos / sólidos geométricos
Both terms commonly used in technical and academic settings
Rio de Janeiro
objetos com volume
More colloquial alternative in everyday speech
Portugal
objetos volumétricos / sólidos tridimensionais
Technical term; 'tridimensional' is also widely used

Related Words

volumedimensiongeometry3D modelingspatialcubicsolidityform

Related Idioms & Phrases

add dimension to something
take up space
occupy three-dimensional space
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