Transformations Vocabulary

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transformation

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A change in the position, shape, or size of a figure

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translation

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A transformation that slides each point of a figure the same distance in the same direction and preserves congruency

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reflection

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A transformation that flips a figure over a line and preserves congruency

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rotation

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A transformation that turns the figure about a fixed point and preserves congruency

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dilation

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A transformation that changes the size of an object, but not the shape; enlarging or shrinking

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congruent

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Figures that have side and angle measures that are the same

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similar

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Figures that have the same angle measures but proportional sides

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clockwise

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In the same direction as the rotating hands of a clock; rotating to the RIGHT

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symmetry

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Having the same shape, size, and position on both sides of a dividing line

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counter clockwise

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In the direction opposite to the rotation of the hands of a clock; rotating to the LEFT