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Vocabulary for May 11
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Engineering
9th Grade
04/30/2012

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Pattern
Definition
A repeated decorative design
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Pictograph
Definition
A pictorial symbol for a word or phrase
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Principle
Definition
The method of formation, operation, or procedure exhibited in a given instance.
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Proportion
Definition
1. The relationship of one thing to another in size, amount, etc. 2. Size or weight
relationships among structures or among elements in a single structure.
Term
Radial Symmetry
Definition
Symmetry
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Rhythm
Definition
A regularly recurring sequence of events or actions
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Scale
Definition
A straight-edged strip of rigid material marked at regular intervals and used to
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Shape
Definition
The two-dimensional contour that characterizes an object or area, in contrast to threedimensional
form.
Term
Space
Definition
The dimensions of height, depth, and width within which all things exist and move.
A free or unoccupied area or expanse.
Term
Survey
Definition
An investigation of the opinions or experience of a group of people, based on a series
of questions.
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Symbol
Definition
A thing that represents or stands for something else, especially a material object
representing something abstract.
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Symbolism
Definition
The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities. The symbolic meaning
attached to material objects.
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Symmetry
Definition
The correspondence in size, shape, and relative position of parts on opposite
sides of a median line or about a central axis. Also referred to as formal balance.
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Texture
Definition
The feel, appearance, or consistency of a surface, substance, or fabric
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Typography
Definition
The style and appearance of printed matter
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Unity
Definition
The state of being united or forming a whole.
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Value
Definition
The lightness or darkness of a color in relation to a scale ranging from white to black.
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Variety
Definition
A thing which differs in some way from others of the same general class
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