rectilinear
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rectilinear
- /ˌɹɛktɪˈlɪniɚ/ US
- /ˌɹɛktɪˈlɪnɪə/ UK
Where it comes from
From post-Classical Latin; either from rectilīneāris or from rectilīneus (whence rectiline) + -ar, in both cases ultimately deriving from rectus (“straight”) + līnea (“line”).
adjective more rectilinear · most rectilinear
- 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.
- Formed from straight lines. 10. A Chiltern Railways 2023 rectilinear diagram.
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adj in a straight line
| Español | rectilíneo |
|---|---|
| 中文 | 沿直线的 yánzhíxiànde |
| Deutsch | geradlinig |
| Italiano | rettilineo |
| Русский | прямолине́йный prjamolinéjnyj |
Talk about this word "rectilinear." Wiktionary, via Micwyn, micwyn.com/word/rectilinear. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026. rectilinear. (n.d.). In Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Retrieved November 6, 2026, from https://micwyn.com/word/rectilinear "rectilinear." Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Accessed November 6, 2026. https://micwyn.com/word/rectilinear.Cite this
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title = {rectilinear},
howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
year = {2026},
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urldate = {2026-11-06}
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