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rectilinear

or ·پ···

[ rek-tl-in-ee-er ]

adjective

  1. forming a straight line.
  2. formed by straight lines.
  3. characterized by straight lines.
  4. moving in a straight line.


rectilinear

/ ˌɛɪˈɪɪə /

adjective

  1. in, moving in, or characterized by a straight line or lines

    the rectilinear propagation of light

  2. consisting of, bounded by, or formed by a straight line or lines
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

rectilinear

/ ĕ′tə-ĭŧ-ə /

  1. Relating to, consisting of, or moving in a straight line or lines.
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Derived Forms

  • ˌ𳦳پˈԱ𲹰, adverb
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Other yvlog Forms

  • t··· adverb
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of rectilinear1

1650–60; < Late Latin ŧپīԱ ( us ) ( ŧپ- recti- + īԱ ( a ) line 1 + -us adj. suffix) + -ar 1
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The pattern’s strict rectilinear geometry creates a stark contrast with organic facial features, vivifying the otherworldly human form.

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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.”

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The stable but slightly horizontal rectilinear shape hints at landscape while helping to focus the eye.

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The brightly lighted curve visually erased the sharp, angled edge that made any rectilinear painting into a figure standing against the wall’s ground.

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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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