Rectilinear
(adjective)
Moving or extending in a straight line or direction.
Origin:
From latin rectus 'right' and linearis 'of or pertaining to a line'.
Examples:
- The rectilinear path of the satellite across the sky was clearly visible.
- A rectilinear design was chosen for the building's facade.
- The city's streets were laid out in rectilinear pattern.
- The arrow flew in a rectilinear trajectory.
- The river's flow was rectilinear and rapid.