rectilinear

About 0.59 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. adjective In a straight line.

   The crankshaft and connecting rods of an engine convert the rectilinear motion of the pistons to rotary motion of the flywheel.

2. adjective Formed from straight lines.

Similar words

rectilineal linear one-dimensional generatrix straight straightforward linewise direct stripwise chordwise

Often followed by

motion and propagation or figure path elements scanner figures

Word family

rectilinearities rectilinearity rectilinearly