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Rectilinear - What does it mean?

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rectilinear

English

Adjective

(en 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, arts) Formed from straight lines.

    • Related terms

    * rectangle * rectangular * rectilineal * rectilinearity * rectilinearly

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