orthographic
1 synonym for orthographic, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adjective — Relating to spelling or the writing system of a language.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
orthographical
How to use orthographic
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
orthographic projection
orthographic drawing
orthographic errors
orthographic rules
The projection sense is technical, used in maps, architecture and engineering.
Etymology
Built from the element ortho-, meaning straight or correct, combined with -graph and the adjective ending -ic. Ortho-, -graph and -ic are themselves ultimately Greek-derived, and the word is comparable to Ancient Greek orthográphos, a word with the same roots.
Full origin of orthographic →Frequently asked questions
What does orthographic mean?
It can describe something relating to spelling and writing systems, or a type of technical projection using parallel lines, as in maps or architectural drawings.
What is an orthographic projection?
It is a way of drawing an object, map or building using parallel lines so there is no perspective distortion.
Is orthographic the same as orthographical?
Yes, orthographical is used as a synonym, particularly in the projection sense.
