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10 Language-to-English Dictionariescurvilineo
Pronunciation / Transliteration: kur-vi-li-neo
"Il design curvilineo dell'opera d'arte è affascinante."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Consisting of or bounded by curved lines.
"The artist's work is known for its curvilinear forms that evoke a sense of fluidity." - 2
Relating to or resembling a curve.
"The curvilinear design of the building stands out against the angular structures nearby."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'curvilinear' originates from the Latin 'curvus', meaning 'curved', and 'linearis', meaning 'linear'. It evolved in the 19th century to describe shapes and forms that are characterized by curves rather than straight lines.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Curvilinear" is said worldwide
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curvilinéaire
Transliteration: kur-vil-i-ne-er
"La conception curvilinéaire de l'édifice est impressionnante."
kurvilinear
Transliteration: kur-vi-li-ne-ar
"Die kurvilineare Form des Gebäudes ist einzigartig."
curvilineo
Transliteration: kur-vi-li-neo
"Il design curvilineo dell'opera d'arte è affascinante."
curvilíneo
Transliteration: kur-vi-li-neo
"El diseño curvilíneo del edificio es innovador."
curvilíneo
Transliteration: kur-vi-li-neo
"A forma curvilínea da escultura é impressionante."
वक्ररेखीय
Transliteration: vakrareekheey
"इस इमारत का वक्ररेखीय डिज़ाइन अद्वितीय है।"
曲线的
Transliteration: qūxiàn de
"这座建筑的曲线设计非常独特。"
곡선의
Transliteration: gokseon-ui
"이 건물의 곡선 디자인은 독특하다."
曲線的な
Transliteration: kyokusenteki na
"この建物の曲線的なデザインはユニークです。"
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