decalage
Definitions
- The difference in angle of incidence between the main wing and horizontal stabilizer, or between the canard and main wing, of an airplane.
- The difference in angle of incidence of the two wings of a biplane.
- The angle between two geometric lines that define an aerofoil.
- In Piagetian developmental psychology, the inability to apply a learned function across all problems (horizontal decalage) or across different developmental stages (vertical decalage).
Equivalents
Françaisdécalage
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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