Definition of 'curvilinear'

Word Frequency

curvilinear in British

(ˌkɜːvɪˈlɪnɪə ) or curvilineal

adjective

consisting of, bounded by, or characterized by a curved line

along a curved line

curvilinear motion

3. mathematics

(of a set of coordinates) determined by or determining a system of three orthogonal surfaces

Derived forms

curvilinearity (ˌcurviˌlineˈarity)

noun

curvilinearly (ˌcurviˈlinearly)

adverb

Word Frequency

curvilinear in American

(ˌkɜrvəˈlɪniər ; kʉrˌvəlinˈēər)

adjective

consisting of or enclosed by a curved line or lines

: also ˌcurviˈlineal

Derived forms

curvilinearly (ˌcurviˈlinearly)

adverb

Example sentences containing 'curvilinear'

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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 (2002)

Dr Valverde frowned when she noticed the curvilinear bite-marks on the neck. José Latour HAVANA BEST FRIENDS (2002)

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Definition of curvilinear from the Collins English Dictionary

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Scrabble score for 'curvilinear': 16

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