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:

  1. The rectilinear path of the satellite across the sky was clearly visible.
  2. A rectilinear design was chosen for the building's facade.
  3. The city's streets were laid out in rectilinear pattern.
  4. The arrow flew in a rectilinear trajectory.
  5. The river's flow was rectilinear and rapid.
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