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curvilinear, curvilineal 1. consisting of, bounded by, or characterized by a curved line 2. along a curved line 3. Maths (of a set of coordinates) determined by or determining a system of three orthogonal surfaces curvilinear [′kər·və′lin·ē·ər] (science and technology) Pertaining to curved lines, as in curvilinear coordinates or curvilinear motion. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The projectile was following its curvilinear direction round the moon. The highest blooded and best trained hound, with his game in view, could not have run with an eye more riveted than that with which the Doctor had pursued his curvilinear course. And it is equally impossible for me to form the abstract idea of motion distinct from the body moving, and which is neither swift nor slow, curvilinear nor rectilinear; and the like may be said of all other abstract general ideas whatsoever. |
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