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rectilinear

/rɛktɪˈlɪnɪər/ adjective · British & US
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What does rectilinear mean?

adjective

Having straight lines or edges; forming a right angle. Used to describe something that is straight and unbroken.

Example

"The architect designed a rectilinear building with clean lines and minimal ornamentation."

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