technical
: made with straight lines
rectilinear forms/designs/shapes
: having many straight lines
the rectilinear skyline/architecture of a modern city
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“Rectilinear.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/rectilinear. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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