curvilinear (ˌkɜːvɪˈlɪnɪə
) or curvilineal
Definitions
adjective
- consisting of, bounded by, or characterized by a curved line
- along a curved line ⇒
curvilinear motion
- mathematics (of a set of coordinates) determined by or determining a system of three orthogonal surfaces
Alternative Forms
ˌcurviˌlineˈarity noun ˌcurviˈlinearly adverbUsage examples
Consulting the information cards at the far side of the display she read: `Exhibit 4: A curvilinear brooch of native silver, Celtic.
, 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.
, Visions of the Future - an investigation of premonitions (1989)