Transformations Vocabulary

Transformations Vocabulary Match the word to the best, most accurate definition. Transformation A change in position or size Ordered Pair A pair of numbers, called coordinates, where order is important (x,y) Coordinate Plane A plane that has 2 perpendicular axes (x and y) intersecting at the origin. X-Axis The horizontal axis of a graph (running left and right) Y-Axis The vertical axis of a graph (running up and down) Origin The point of intersection of the x-axis and y-axis on the coordinate plane Translation Also known as a slide. Moving an item in any direction without rotating it. Reflection Also known as a flip. A shape that is flipped over a mirror line (or axis) Rotation Also known as a turn. A shape that is turned around a center point. Dilation When a shape is made larger or smaller without changing its position or direction.