equirectangular
Mapping meridians to equally-spaced vertical straight lines, and circles of latitude…Mapping meridians to equally-spaced vertical straight lines, and circles of latitude to evenly-spread horizontal straight lines.
Meaning
1 senses(not comparable)Mapping meridians to equally-spaced vertical straight lines, and circles of latitude to evenly-spread horizontal straight lines.
Origin
From equi- + rectangular.From equi- + rectangular.
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