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rectilineal

/ˌrek.tɪˈlɪn.i.əl/

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adjective

/ˌrek.tɪˈlɪn.i.əl/C2formalobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее прилагательное, означающее прямой, характеризующийся прямыми линиями или имеющий линейную форму.

An obsolete adjective meaning straight, characterized by straight lines, or having a linear form.

  1. Straight-linedC2formal

    Characterized by or consisting of straight lines.

    ruПрямолинейный

    • The architect designed a rectilineal building with sharp angles.
    • Rectilineal patterns are common in modern art.
    • The garden was laid out in a rectilineal grid.

    Synonymslinearrectilinearstraight

    Antonymscurvedcurvilinearsinuouswinding

Forms
  • more rectilineal comparative form
  • most rectilineal superlative form