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rectilinear
adjective
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Divide rectilinear into syllables:

rec · ti · lin · ear

How to pronounce rectilinear:

Definition of rectilinear:

rectilinear (adjective):
moving in or forming a straight line
adjective. characterized by a straight line or lines.

Synonyms for rectilinear:

linear

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