Definition of 'curvilinear'
adjective
2.
along a curved line
curvilinear motion
3. mathematics
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Derived forms
noun
curvilinearly (ˌcurviˈlinearly)
adverb
adjective
consisting of or enclosed by a curved line or lines
: also ˌcurviˈlinealWebster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition. Copyright © 2010 by
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Derived forms
adverb
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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. MIDNIGHT IS A LONELY PLACE (2002)
Dr Valverde frowned when she noticed the curvilinear bite-marks on the neck. HAVANA BEST FRIENDS (2002)
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