RECTILINEAL

rectilinear, rectilineal

(adjective) characterized by a straight line or lines; “rectilinear patterns in wallpaper”; “the rectilinear propagation of light”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Adjective

rectilineal

Alternative form of rectilinear

Source: Wiktionary


Rec`ti*lin"e*al, Rec`ti*lin"e*ar (-ln"*r), a. Etym: [Recti- + lineal, linear.]

Definition: Straight; consisting of a straight line or lines; bounded by straight lines; as, a rectineal angle; a rectilinear figure or course.

– Rec`ti*lin"e*al*ly, adv.

– Rec`ti*lin"e*ar*ly, adv.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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3 March 2025

STAND

(verb) hold one’s ground; maintain a position; be steadfast or upright; “I am standing my ground and won’t give in!”


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Coffee Trivia

Contrary to popular belief, coffee beans are not technically beans. They are referred to as such because of their resemblance to legumes. A coffee bean is a seed of the Coffea plant and the source for coffee. It is the pit inside the red or purple fruit, often referred to as a cherry. Just like ordinary cherries, the coffee fruit is also a so-called stone fruit.

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