Rectilinear vs Geometric - What's the difference?
rectilinear | geometric |
In a straight line.
(geometry, arts) Formed from straight lines.
Of, or relating to geometry.
* The architect used geometric techniques to design her home.
increasing or decreasing in a geometric progression.
* Bacteria exhibit geometric increase in numbers when the environment is not limiting.
Using simple shapes such as circles, triangles and lines in a decorative object.
* The building's profile was strikingly geometric .
As adjectives the difference between rectilinear and geometric
is that rectilinear is in a straight line while geometric is geometric.rectilinear
English
Adjective
(en adjective)- The crankshaft and connecting rods of an engine convert the rectilinear motion of the pistons to rotary motion of the flywheel.