contour

Meanings

• noun

  The shape or outline of an object, especially as represented in a two-dimensional drawing or picture.

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Pronunciation

1. /-tɔː(ɹ)/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

contour line

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with contour
sound , round , hound , pound , abound , astound , profound , etc.

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Variants

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contour , contours , contoured , contouring , contour feather , contour feathers , contour line , contour lines , contour map , contour maps

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Etymology

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From Old French contour ('border, edge, outlines'), from Latin contournare ('turn around, encircle').

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Trivia

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1. The term 'contour' comes from the Latin word 'contournare', which means 'to turn around' or 'to encircle'.

2. Contour lines on maps are used to show the shape of terrain, and the closer the lines are together, the steeper the terrain is.

3. In photography, a contour shot is a photograph that emphasizes the shape or contour of a subject, often by using a low angle or unusual perspective.

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Related Concepts

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1. Perspective: The technique of representing three-dimensional objects on a two-dimensional surface, using the principles of linear perspective to create the illusion of depth.

2. Shading: The technique of adding depth and form to a drawing by varying the darkness of the lines or colors, indicating the position and orientation of light sources.

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Culture

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In art, a contour drawing is a type of drawing that focuses on the outlines of objects, rather than their colors or shading. Contour lines are also used in maps and topography to represent the shape of land.

How to Memorize "contour"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the shape or outline of common objects, such as a apple, a tree, or a human body. Try to memorize the contour of each object.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'contour' with the word 'shape' or 'outline'. Try to remember the definition of contour as 'the shape or outline of an object'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase, such as 'Contours are the shapes that surround us' or 'Can't Outline Things Understood' to help remember the meaning of contour.

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