Associations to the word «Rectilinear»

Wiktionary

RECTILINEAR, adjective. In a straight line.
RECTILINEAR, adjective. (geometry) (arts) Formed from straight lines.

Dictionary definition

RECTILINEAR, adjective. Characterized by a straight line or lines; "rectilinear patterns in wallpaper"; "the rectilinear propagation of light".

Wise words

To use the same words is not a sufficient guarantee of understanding; one must use the same words for the same genus of inward experience; ultimately one must have one's experiences in common.
Friedrich Nietzsche