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Meanings of rectilineal in English

Characterized by a straight line or lines.

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Examples for "rectilinear"
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The endless scroll leads to rectilinear progression; the perpetually varied begets uniformity.
The Life of the Spider
2
Two other radicles of the cabbage travelled downwards in almost rectilinear courses.
The Power of Movement in Plants
3
The rectilinear motion of the piston-rod was thus converted into rotary motion.
James Nasmyth, Engineer: An Autobiography
4
The architectural approach is rectilinear, well-built, with sharp, straight lines offsetting the natural surroundings.
The Guardian
5
Pencroft had hoisted the foresail, and steering by the compass followed a rectilinear direction.
The Mysterious Island
Usage of rectilineal in English
1
It is partial to rectilineal deduction, actual becoming horrifies it.
A New Philosophy: Henri Bergson
2
The E. border is nearly rectilineal, while on the W., the wall forms a bold curve.
The Moon: A Full Description and Map of its Principal Physical F...
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I do not know if this town is really obedient to Heaven, but it is obedient to the laws of rectilineal geometry.
The Adventures of a Special Correspondent Among the Various Race...
4
How to put a Given Triangle or other Rectilineal Figure into Perspective
The Theory and Practice of Perspective
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If you do, I wish that you would describe rectilineals, very speedily.
Recollections of a Long Life: An Autobiography
Rectilineal through the time