Rectilinear: meaning, definitions and examples

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rectilinear

 

[ ˌrek.təˈlɪn.i.ər ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

geometry

Characterized by straight lines; having straight lines and angles; straight-edged.

Synonyms

angular, geometric, linear, straight

Examples of usage

  • The architect designed a rectilinear building with sharp angles.
  • The rectilinear shape of the room made it easy to arrange the furniture.
  • The city was planned with rectilinear streets intersecting at right angles.

Translations

Translations of the word "rectilinear" in other languages:

🇵🇹 retilíneo

🇮🇳 सीधी रेखा वाला

🇩🇪 geradlinig

🇮🇩 bergerak lurus

🇺🇦 прямолінійний

🇵🇱 prostoliniowy

🇯🇵 直線的 (ちょくせんてき)

🇫🇷 rectiligne

🇪🇸 rectilíneo

🇹🇷 doğrusal

🇰🇷 직선의

🇸🇦 مستقيم

🇨🇿 přímočarý

🇸🇰 priamočiary

🇨🇳 直线的 (zhíxiàn de)

🇸🇮 premočen

🇮🇸 beinn

🇰🇿 түзу сызықты

🇬🇪 მართობული

🇦🇿 düzxətli

🇲🇽 rectilíneo

Etymology

The word 'rectilinear' originated in the mid 17th century, from the Latin words 'rectus' meaning straight and 'linearis' meaning pertaining to a line. It has been used in geometry and architecture to describe shapes and structures that are characterized by straight lines and angles.

See also: delineate, line, lineage, lineal, linear, lineated, lined, linen, lines, lineup, lining, online, outline, underline, underlining.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,016, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.