Rectilinear

Pronunciation: /ˈɹɛkˈtiˈɫɪniɝ/

Rectilinear (adj)

  1. Having sides or edges that are straight lines, not curved.
  2. Moving along a path made of straight lines, without turning or curving.
  3. Describing directions that match the main axes of a coordinate system.

Rectilinear (adjective)

Examples

  • The drawing shows a rectilinear shape with sharp corners.
  • A rectilinear design uses straight lines instead of curves.