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Definition of “curvilinear

curvilinear (ˌkɜːvɪˈlɪnɪəPronunciation for curvilinear or curvilineal

Definitions

adjective

  1. consisting of, bounded by, or characterized by a curved line
  2. along a curved line  ⇒ curvilinear motion 
  3. mathematics (of a set of coordinates) determined by or determining a system of three orthogonal surfaces

Alternative Forms

ˌcurviˌlineˈarity noun ˌcurviˈlinearly adverb

Usage examples

  • Consulting the information cards at the far side of the display she read: `Exhibit 4: A curvilinear brooch of native silver, Celtic.
    Erskine, Barbara, Midnight is a Lonely Place (1994)
  • The master bedroom's curvilinear wall of glass and sumptuous en suite, with yet another window, offer you more spectacular views.
    Globe and Mail (2003)
  • The shapes are curvilinear to soften the geometric grid of tower blocks.
    Independent (1999)
  • When plotted on a graph the relationship between number of cases and time interval from premonition was markedly curvilinear.
    Hearne, Dr Keith, Visions of the Future - an investigation of premonitions (1989)

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