curvilinearadjective
uk/ˌkɜː.vɪˈlɪn.i.ər//ˌkɝː.vəˈlɪn.i.ɚ/formalcontaining or consisting of curved lines
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Geometry: describing angles, lines & orientations
- angle of incidence
- antinode
- asymptote
- asymptotic
- axial
- corresponding angle
- erect
- horizontal
- oblique
- parallel
- plumb
- prominent
- reflection
- right angle
- slant
- supplementary angle
- tangent
- tangential
- transversal
- vanishing point
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Patterns and shapes
Examples from literature
- A thin transverse section placed under the microscope exhibits a series of curvilinear lines diverging from the centre and interlacing each other with great regularity and beauty, closely resembling in appearance the engine-turning of a watch.
- All masses are originally in a state of curvilinear movement whose rates change continuously.
- The Vicar's wife regarded her as too large and flaring and curvilinear for reputable good looks.
- The curvilinear gothic style of architecture was replaced by the perpendicular style, which was simpler and cheaper to build.
- The great west window, and the upper stages are of florid curvilinear Gothic.