What is "rectilinear" in English? Definition and Explanations

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What does rectilinear mean in English? Meaning of rectilinear definition and abbreviation with examples.

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What is "rectilinear" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "rectilinear": characterized by a straight line or lines

Adjective

  • Meaning: characterized by a straight line or lines
  • Example: rectilinear patterns in wallpaper the rectilinear propagation of light
  • Synonyms: rectilineal rectilinear
  • Similar: linear one-dimensional
  • Adjective: In a straight line. The crankshaft and connecting rods of an engine convert the rectilinear motion of the pistons to rotary motion of the flywheel.(geometry, art) Formed from straight lines.
  • Synonyms:

    quadrate, rectangular, quadratic, equilateral, foursquare, squared, boxlike, boxy, equal-sided, orthogonal, quadratical, right-angled, squarish, short, straightforward, solid, smooth, successive, consecutive, nonstop, even, right, vertical, level, invariable, plumb, perpendicular, direct, running, square, beeline, upright, horizontal, continuous, erect, inflexible, near, precipitous, sheer, through, unbroken, uninterrupted, unswerving, unrelieved, true, collinear, in a line, in a row, in line, like an arrow, lineal, linear, rectilineal, unbent, uncurled, undeviating, undistorted,

    Antonyms:

    dishonest, fake, current, in vogue, stylish, deceiving, new, popular, deceitful, dishonest, indirect, intermittent, untrustworthy, uneven, unfair, horizontal, changing, varying, level, curved, unjust, disordered, disorganized, diluted, mixed, unconventional, broken, prone, twisted, corrupt, disorderly, different, untraditional, incontinuous,

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    rectilinear in English: rectilinear
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