rectilinear
/,rekti'liniəl/ Cách viết khác : (rectilinear) /,rekti'liniə/
Definition
- Adjective:
- Characterized by straight lines: Describing something that consists of, is bounded by, or moves in a straight line or lines.
- Relating to motion in a straight line: Pertaining to movement along a direct, unbending path.
Usage
The adjective rectilinear is used to describe forms, patterns, or motions that are linear and straight. It is a formal term common in mathematics, physics, architecture, and design. - It typically precedes a noun (e.g., rectilinear shapes, rectilinear motion). - It can also be used predicatively (e.g., The pattern is distinctly rectilinear).
Examples
- Describing patterns or forms:
- The architect favored a rectilinear design for the modern building, using clean horizontal and vertical lines.
- Traditional quilts often feature rectilinear patterns composed of squares and rectangles.
- Describing motion or propagation:
- In a vacuum, light travels in rectilinear propagation.
- The physics problem involved calculating the speed of an object in rectilinear motion.
Advanced Usage
- "Rectilinear coordinates": In geometry, a coordinate system based on straight lines (e.g., Cartesian coordinates).
- The point was plotted using rectilinear coordinates.
- "Rectilinear polygon": A polygon all of whose edges meet at right angles.
- A rectangle is a simple example of a rectilinear polygon.
Variants and Related Words
- Rectilineal (adjective): A less common variant with the same meaning as .
- The old text described the path as rectilineal.
- Rectilinearity (noun): The quality or state of being rectilinear.
- The rectilinearity of the city's grid plan is striking.
Synonyms
- Linear: Arranged in or extending along a straight or nearly straight line.
- Straight-line: Consisting of or moving in an undeviating course.
Antonyms
- Curvilinear: Characterized by or contained in a curved line.
- Curved: Having a rounded shape; not angular or straight.
Adjective
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characterized by a straight line or lines
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rectilinear patterns in wallpaper
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the rectilinear propagation of light
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