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vanishing point

/ˌvænɪʃɪŋ ˈpɔɪnt/
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Other forms: vanishing points

Definitions of vanishing point
  1. noun
    the point beyond which something disappears or ceases to exist
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    type of:
    point
    the precise location of something; a spatially limited location
  2. noun
    the appearance of a point on the horizon at which parallel lines converge
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    type of:
    appearance, visual aspect
    outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
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