graticulation en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ɡɹəˌtɪkjəˈleɪʃən/ (General-American)
Etymology
By surface analysis, graticule + -ation, or, by surface analysis, graticulate + -ion.
Meanings
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(uncountable, usually) The division of a design or draught into squares, in order to reproduce it more easily in larger or smaller dimensions.
Near-synonym: reticulation
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| graticulations | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
reticule · reticle · gradation · graticulate · graticule