Rectilinear


adjective
1.
forming a straight line.
2.
formed by straight lines.
3.
characterized by straight lines.
4.
moving in a straight line.
adjective
1.
in, moving in, or characterized by a straight line or lines: the rectilinear propagation of light
2.
consisting of, bounded by, or formed by a straight line or lines
rectilinear
(rěk’tə-lĭn’ē-ər)
Relating to, consisting of, or moving in a straight line or lines.

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