Curvilinear
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Curvilinear is an adjective meaning Having bends; curved; curvilineal.
Meaning
Having bends; curved; curvilineal.
More Meanings
- (geometry, art) Formed by curved lines.
Example Sentences
the curvilinear motion of a thrown stone
In early art rectilinear decoration marks an advance on curvilinear, which, in the long ages before pottery was thought of, would naturally be associated with the fibrous baskets that served as vessels.
Synonyms for curvilinear
Depending on context, synonyms include curved, curving, curvilineal.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include curving, curved, curvilineal, curviform, recurved, curviplanar.
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