Transformations Vocabulary

Transformation

• A process of changing the color of an object.

• A general term for four specific ways to manipulate the shape and/or position of a point, line, or shape.

• A method for measuring the area of geometric figures.

• A technique used in photography to enhance images.

y-axis

• The horizontal axis in a coordinate plane.

• The vertical axis in a coordinate plane.

• The diagonal axis in a coordinate plane.

• The axis representing the slope in a coordinate plane.

Perimeter

• The distance around a two-dimensional shape.

• The area enclosed by a geometric figure.

• The continuous line forming the boundary of a closed geometric figure.

• The length of the longest side of a polygon.

Image

• The result of a transformation of a figure.

• A static representation of an object.

• A visual depiction of a concept.

• An artistic interpretation of reality.

Enlargement

• A transformation that increases the size of a figure.

• A transformation that decreases the size of a figure.

• A transformation that rotates a figure around a point.

• A transformation that reflects a figure over a line.

Area

• The measure of the extent of a two-dimensional surface or shape in a plane.

• The total length of the boundary of a shape.

• The volume of a three-dimensional object.

• The distance around a two-dimensional shape.

Two-dimensional

• Having three dimensions, including width, height, and depth.

• Having only width and height, but no depth.

• Having only depth and height, but no width.

• Having width, height, and volume.

Attribute

• A quality or feature regarded as a characteristic or inherent part of something.

• A temporary state of being or condition.

• A method of measuring performance or success.

• A type of external influence or pressure.

Congruence/Congruent

• Having the same size and shape.

• Having different sizes but similar shapes.

• Having the same area but different shapes.

• Having different shapes and sizes.

Orientation

• The relative physical position or direction of something.

• A method of navigation using stars.

• A type of physical exercise.

• A psychological state of mind.