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Definition of curvilinear

curvilinear

/ˌkɜːrvɪˈlɪniər/
cur · vi · lin · e · ar
Adverb:curvilinearly
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curvilinear Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Contained by, consisting of, or characterized by curved lines.

Example

"The museum's modern facade is famous for its sweeping, curvilinear architecture that contrasts sharply with the surrounding rectangular office blocks."

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• Rhymes for curvilinear

• Nearby Words

curvature
curve
curveball
curvilinear
curviness
curvy
cuscus

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the early 18th century from the Latin root 'curvus' (meaning 'bent' or 'curved') and the Late Latin 'linearis' (meaning 'relating to a line'), modeled directly on the earlier geometric term 'rectilinear'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Curvilinear. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/curvilinear
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