collinear

adjective

col·​lin·​ear kə-ˈli-nē-ər How to pronounce collinear (audio)
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1
: lying on or passing through the same straight line
2
: having axes lying end to end in a straight line
collinear antenna elements
collinearity noun

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary

First Known Use

1863, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of collinear was in 1863

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“Collinear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/collinear. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.

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