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recti-lineal

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rec⋅ti⋅lin⋅e⋅ar

[rek-tl-in-ee-er]
–adjective
1. forming a straight line.
2. formed by straight lines.
3. characterized by straight lines.
4. moving in a straight line.
Also, rec⋅ti⋅lin⋅e⋅al.


Origin:
1650–60; < LL rēctilīne(us) (rēcti- recti- + līne(a) line 1 + -us adj. suffix) + -ar 1


rec⋅ti⋅lin⋅e⋅ar⋅ly, adverb
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rectilinear   (rěk'tə-lĭn'ē-ər)  Pronunciation Key 
Relating to, consisting of, or moving in a straight line or lines.
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