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curvilinear Definition

cur·vi·lin·ear (kʉr′və linē ər)

adjective

consisting of or enclosed by a curved line or lines

curvilinear Related Forms
cur′·vi·lin·early adverb
curvilinear Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • churchyard: The distinctive remnants of a curvilinear churchyard are still to be seen within the later walled yard.
  • enclosure: Extensions to the north and west have doubled its size but there is no convincing evidence of an earlier curvilinear enclosure.
  • shape: These are of the simplest: a frieze, or two rectangles, or three curvilinear shapes, separated.
  • pattern: The decoration on these types of brooches consists more of curvilinear patterns rather than ribbed moldings.
  • relationship: The CEM predicts a curvilinear relationship between diversity and group performance like the one sketched above.
  • feature: There are also a number of positive and negative curvilinear features apparent in the results.

Modifying Another Word

  • partially: It contains no features of medieval origin and its churchyard is only partially curvilinear.

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