vanishing point

Definitions

1. The point in a perspective drawing at which parallel lines receding from an observer seem to converge.
2. The situation in which, place where, or point in time when some object or phenomenon is no longer observable or notable.

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Examples

“These formulae . . . give⟳ for the vanishing point⟳ of a set⟳ of parallel lines whose common azimuth is α and declivity δ: η=d tan α, ζ=d tan δ sec α.”

“At 8h 35' 4", the least dent possible, quite black, appeared in the sun's limb. And at 8h 35' 6", the limb was restored to its perfect form⟳, there having been a small trembling light⟳, between the narrow watery border⟳ of Venus and the vanishing point⟳ of contact⟳ in the sun's limb for these two seconds of time.”

“It might cut⟳ the tuberculosis deathrate to the vanishing point⟳.”

“It hit 100 m.p.h. with ease and sped toward the vanishing point⟳ down Highway 93A.”

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