Definition

The quality or state of having a curved shape or line.

Example

The curvilinearity of the path made it more interesting to walk along.

Conversation

I was reading about the concept of curvilinearity in my geometry class.

Oh really? What does it mean exactly?

It's about shapes that are curved rather than straight, like circles or arcs.

That sounds interesting! I never thought about geometry that way.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Curvilinearity is formed from "curvus" (meaning curved) and "linea" (meaning line) combined with the suffix "-ity" (meaning the state or quality of). The term describes the quality or state of being curved in a linear fashion.

Memory Tip

Think of 'curved' ('curvus') and 'line' ('linea') to remember that 'curvilinearity' refers to the quality of being curved in a line.

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