Definition

Describing points or elements that lie on the same straight line or are arranged in a straight sequence.

Example

The three points are collinear, meaning they all lie on the same straight line.

Conversation

Have you ever noticed how certain points on a graph can be colinear?

Yeah, it's interesting how they all line up perfectly on the same line.

Right? It makes analyzing data so much easier when they're colinear.

Absolutely! It really helps to visualize trends in the data.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Colinear → It is formed from "co-" (meaning together) and "linearis" (from Latin "linea", meaning line). The word "colinear" describes points that lie on the same line, hence together on a line.

Memory Tip

Think of points that are 'together' ('co-') on a 'line' ('linea') — that's why colinear means they lie on the same line.

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