NOUN
Goldener Schnitt/ˌɡɔldənɐ ˈʃnɪt/golden ratio; golden mean
Goldener Schnitt is a German noun that means golden ratio or golden mean. It is pronounced /ˌɡɔldənɐ ˈʃnɪt/. As a noun it takes the article "der".
Definitions
1.a special proportional relationship where the ratio of the whole to the larger part is the same as the ratio of the larger part to the smaller part(mathematics, art)
a.mathematical ratio approximately equal to 1.618, considered aesthetically pleasing
Viele Gemälde der Renaissance zeigen Kompositionen, die auf dem Goldenen Schnitt basieren.—Many Renaissance paintings show compositions based on the golden ratio.
b.principle of harmonious division in art and architecture
Der Parthenon wurde vermutlich nach dem Goldenen Schnitt erbaut.—The Parthenon was presumably built according to the golden ratio.
Declension
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Frequently asked questions
- What does "Goldener Schnitt" mean in English?
- "Goldener Schnitt" means golden ratio or golden mean. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Goldener Schnitt"?
- "Goldener Schnitt" is pronounced /ˌɡɔldənɐ ˈʃnɪt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Goldener Schnitt" der, die, or das?
- "Goldener Schnitt" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What part of speech is "Goldener Schnitt"?
- "Goldener Schnitt" is a noun in German.
