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BNC: 39215 COCA: 31241

rectilinear

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rectilinear /ˌrɛktəˈlɪnijɚ/ adjective
rectilinear
/ˌrɛktəˈlɪnijɚ/
adjective
Learner's definition of RECTILINEAR
technical
: made with straight lines由直线组成的
: having many straight lines有直线的
BNC: 39215 COCA: 31241

rectilinear

adjective

rec·​ti·​lin·​e·​ar ˌrek-tə-ˈli-nē-ər How to pronounce rectilinear (audio)
1
: moving in or forming a straight line
rectilinear motion
2
: characterized by straight lines
the rectilinear skyline of a modern city
3
rectilinearity noun
rectilinearly adverb

Example Sentences

the rectilinear skyline of a modern city
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Word History

Etymology

Late Latin rectilineus, from Latin rectus + linea line

First Known Use

1651, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of rectilinear was in 1651
BNC: 39215 COCA: 31241

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