curvilinear

CEFRB1

/ˌkɜːrvɪˈlɪniər/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Having or made of curved lines.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Formed by curved lines.

Examples

  • The modern building is defined by its elegant curvilinear shapes.

  • The curvilinear design was aesthetically pleasing.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meaning

  1. Having bends; curved; curvilineal.

More examples

In context

  • The graph showed a curvilinear pattern.

  • 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.

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Origin

adjective

From curve + -i- + linear, compare curve, linear.