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Vocabolario Avanzato per il TOEFL - Forma

Qui imparerai alcune parole inglesi sulle forme, come "diagonale", "prisma", "ovale", ecc., che sono necessarie per l'esame TOEFL.

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asymmetry
[sostantivo]

(geometry) a lack of symmetry or equivalence in shape or size between the two sides or parts of something

asimmetria

asimmetria

Ex: Studying asymmetry helps in understanding how shapes differ from being perfectly symmetrical .Studiare **l'asimmetria** aiuta a capire come le forme differiscono dall'essere perfettamente simmetriche.
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asymmetric
[aggettivo]

not having identical parts facing each other or around an axis

asimmetrico

asimmetrico

Ex: The asymmetric layout of the garden incorporated winding paths and varied plantings for a naturalistic feel .La disposizione **asimmetrica** del giardino incorporava sentieri tortuosi e piantagioni varie per un aspetto naturalistico.
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symmetric
[aggettivo]

having identical parts facing each other or around an axis

simmetrico

simmetrico

Ex: The symmetric alignment of the columns in the building 's facade added to its grandeur .L'allineamento **simmetrico** delle colonne nella facciata dell'edificio aggiungeva alla sua grandezza.
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geometric
[aggettivo]

connected with the branch of mathematics that deals with the relationships between lines, angles and surfaces

geometrico

geometrico

Ex: Geometric transformations like translations , rotations , and reflections are used in computer graphics to manipulate images and objects .Trasformazioni **geometriche** come traslazioni, rotazioni e riflessioni sono utilizzate nella computer grafica per manipolare immagini e oggetti.
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hemisphere
[sostantivo]

either half of a sphere

emisfero

emisfero

Ex: The dome 's structure resembled a hemisphere, providing a spacious and airy interior .La struttura della cupola assomigliava a un **emisfero**, fornendo un interno spazioso e arioso.
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diagonal
[aggettivo]

(of a straight line) joining opposite corners of a flat shape at an angle

diagonale

diagonale

Ex: The designer added a bold diagonal stripe that extended from the top left corner to the bottom right corner of the canvas .Il designer ha aggiunto una striscia **diagonale** audace che si estendeva dall'angolo in alto a sinistra all'angolo in basso a destra della tela.
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crescent
[sostantivo]

a curved shape with narrow points at the ends that appears wider in the middle, like the shape of the moon in its first and last quarters

mezzaluna

mezzaluna

Ex: The crescent of the new moon was barely visible against the twilight sky .La **falce** della luna nuova era appena visibile contro il cielo del crepuscolo.
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arc
[sostantivo]

a curved shape, or something shaped this way

arco

arco

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axis
[sostantivo]

(geometry) an arbitrary straight line that passes through the center of a symmetrical object or around which an object spins

asse

asse

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perimeter
[sostantivo]

the total length of the external boundary of something

perimetro

perimetro

Ex: The science project required students to build a model volcano and measure the perimeter of its base for stability analysis .Il progetto scientifico richiedeva agli studenti di costruire un modello di vulcano e misurare il **perimetro** della sua base per l'analisi della stabilità.
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semicircle
[sostantivo]

any half of a circle

semicerchio

semicerchio

Ex: The audience formed a semicircle around the street performer .Il pubblico ha formato un **semicerchio** intorno all'artista di strada.
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cylinder
[sostantivo]

(geometry) a solid or hollow shape with two circular bases at each end and straight parallel sides

cilindro

cilindro

Ex: The ancient columns were made in the shape of massive stone cylinders, supporting the grand structure .Le antiche colonne erano fatte a forma di massicci **cilindri** di pietra, sostenendo la grande struttura.
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prism
[sostantivo]

(geometry) a solid figure with flat sides and two parallel ends of the same size and shape

prisma

prisma

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triangular
[aggettivo]

shaped like a triangle, with three sides and three angles

triangolare

triangolare

Ex: The tent had a triangular opening at the front .La tenda aveva un'apertura **triangolare** nella parte anteriore.
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spiral
[aggettivo]

having a shape that winds around a central point or axis

spirale

spirale

Ex: The corkscrew had a spiral screw that easily penetrated the cork .Il cavatappi aveva una vite **a spirale** che penetrava facilmente il tappo.
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concentric
[aggettivo]

describing circles, arcs, or rings that have the same center

concentrico

concentrico

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oblong
[sostantivo]

a rectangular figure that has unequal adjacent sides with arched angles

oblungo, round-edged rectangle

oblungo, round-edged rectangle

Ex: The garden featured an oblong pond with curved corners, creating a peaceful and inviting atmosphere.Il giardino presentava uno stagno **oblungo** con angoli arrotondati, creando un'atmosfera tranquilla e accogliente.
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oval
[sostantivo]

a shape that is wide in the middle and narrow at both ends

ovale

ovale

Ex: In geometry , an oval is often described as an ellipse with varying lengths .In geometria, un **ovale** è spesso descritto come un'ellisse con lunghezze variabili.
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pentagon
[sostantivo]

a geometric shape with five angles and five straight sides

Pentagono

Pentagono

Ex: She drew a pentagon on the chalkboard to illustrate its shape to the students .Ha disegnato un **pentagono** sulla lavagna per illustrarne la forma agli studenti.
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zigzag
[sostantivo]

(geometry) a shape that consists of a line alternating its direction to left and right

zigzag

zigzag

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concave
[aggettivo]

having a surface that is curved inward

concavo

concavo

Ex: The concave lens corrected his vision, allowing him to see distant objects more clearly.La lente **concava** ha corretto la sua vista, permettendogli di vedere oggetti distanti più chiaramente.
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convex
[aggettivo]

having a surface that is curved outward

convesso

convesso

Ex: The artist used a convex mold to create the rounded sculpture .L'artista ha usato uno stampo **convesso** per creare la scultura arrotondata.
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helix
[sostantivo]

(geometry) a line curved on a conical or cylindrical surface, like a spiral staircase in shape

elica

elica

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hexagon
[sostantivo]

(geometry) a closed shape with six straight sides and six angles

esagono

esagono

Ex: In geometry class , students learned how to calculate the area of a hexagon.Nella lezione di geometria, gli studenti hanno imparato a calcolare l'area di un **esagono**.
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polygon
[sostantivo]

(geometry) a flat shape consisting of three or more straight sides

poligono

poligono

Ex: Polygons can be classified based on the number of their sides , such as pentagons and hexagons .I **poligoni** possono essere classificati in base al numero dei loro lati, come i pentagoni e gli esagoni.
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octagon
[sostantivo]

(geometry) a polygon consisting of eight straight sides and eight angles

ottagono

ottagono

Ex: The child 's drawing featured a perfectly symmetrical octagon.Il disegno del bambino presentava un **ottagono** perfettamente simmetrico.
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rhombus
[sostantivo]

(geometry) a flat shape with four equal sides in which opposite angles are equal

rombo

rombo

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rhomboid
[sostantivo]

(geometry) a parallelogram with four straight sides and no right angles

romboide

romboide

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conical
[aggettivo]

resembling a cone in shape

conico

conico

Ex: The conical roof of the gazebo sheltered picnickers from the sun , its peaked design adding charm to the park .Il tetto **conico** del gazebo riparava i picnicker dal sole, il suo design appuntito aggiungendo fascino al parco.
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cubic
[aggettivo]

resembling a cube in shape

cubico

cubico

Ex: The cubic block of cheese sat on the cutting board .Il blocco di formaggio **cubico** era posato sul tagliere.
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curl
[sostantivo]

something that resembles a spiral or coil

ricciolo

ricciolo

Ex: The waves crashed against the shore , leaving behind frothy curls of foam .Le onde si sono infrante contro la riva, lasciando dietro di sé **riccioli** di schiuma.
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lozenge
[sostantivo]

(geometry) a figure with four sides and two opposite angles more than 90° and two of less than 90°

losanga

losanga

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