rectilinear
rec·ti·lin·ear
rectilinear · more rectilinear · most rectilinear
прямолінійний
прямолинейный
geradlinig
In a straight lineIn a straight line.
UK/ˌɹɛktɪˈlɪnɪə/US/ˌɹɛktɪˈlɪniɚ/
Meaning
2 sensesIn a straight line.
The crankshaft and connecting rods of an engine convert the rectilinear motion of the pistons to rotary motion of the flywheel.
geradlinig
прямолине́йныйprjamolinéjnyj
прямоліні́йнийprjamoliníjnyj
characterized by a straight line or lines
Formed from straight lines.
Translations
6 languagesУкраїнська
By meaning 1
in a straight line:
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By meaning 1
in a straight line:
Deutsch
By meaning 1
in a straight line:
Origin
From post-Classical Latin; either from rectilīneāris or from rectilīneus (whence rectilineFrom post-Classical Latin; either from rectilīneāris or from rectilīneus (whence rectiline) + -ar, in both cases ultimately deriving from rectus (“straight”) + līnea (“line”).
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Forms
more rectilinear, most rectilinear| Comparative | more rectilinear Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most rectilinear Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- characterized by a straight line or lines:rectilineal
Word family
11 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form