US /ˌrɛktəˈlɪniəl/ UK /ˌrektɪˈlɪniəl/
adj

Meanings

  1. 1
    adj

    formed by, bounded by, or moving in straight lines

    A rectilineal triangle has sides that are straight line segments.

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Synonyms
1 adj · formed by, bounded by, or... rectilinearstraight-lined
Opposites
Word family
Related forms linealrectangle

Etymology

Formed from recti- (from Latin rectus, "straight") + lineal. It is an older or less common counterpart of rectilinear.

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