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rectilinear
[ rek-tl-in-ee-er ]
adjective
- forming a straight line.
- formed by straight lines.
- characterized by straight lines.
- moving in a straight line.
rectilinear
/ ˌɛɪˈɪɪə /
adjective
- in, moving in, or characterized by a straight line or lines
the rectilinear propagation of light
- consisting of, bounded by, or formed by a straight line or lines
rectilinear
/ ĕ′tə-ĭ′ŧ-ə /
- Relating to, consisting of, or moving in a straight line or lines.
Derived Forms
- ˌپˈԱ, adverb
Other yvlog Forms
- t··· adverb
yvlog History and Origins
Origin of rectilinear1
Example Sentences
The pattern’s strict rectilinear geometry creates a stark contrast with organic facial features, vivifying the otherworldly human form.
Scholl explains that At Attin features a rectilinear grid plan city center, wrapped by suburbia in a more circular pattern that “is recognizable from space.”
The stable but slightly horizontal rectilinear shape hints at landscape while helping to focus the eye.
The brightly lighted curve visually erased the sharp, angled edge that made any rectilinear painting into a figure standing against the wall’s ground.
Inside Notre-Dame it is still a futuristic film décor - a towering mass of rectilinear metal scaffolding set against the curves and arches of the ancient Gothic stone.
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