Definition of RECTILINEAR

rectilinear

Meanings

Adjective Satellite

  • characterized by a straight line or lines
    • "rectilinear patterns in wallpaper"
    • "the rectilinear propagation of light"

Adj

  • In a straight line.
  • Formed from straight lines.

Origin / Etymology

From post-Classical Latin; either from rectilīneāris or from rectilīneus (whence rectiline) + -ar, in both cases ultimately deriving from rectus (“straight”) + līnea (“line”).

Synonyms

rectilineal

Scrabble Score: 13

rectilinear is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
rectilinear is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
rectilinear is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 16

rectilinear is a valid Words With Friends word