curvilinear

adjective
UK: /ˌkɜːvɪˈlɪniər/
US: /ˌkɜːrvɪˈlɪniər/

  1. Consisting of or bounded by curved lines.

    1. The design included curvilinear shapes.
    2. The architect favored curvilinear forms to soften the building's appearance.

  2. Represented or illustrated by a curved line.

    1. Her drawing had curvilinear features.
    2. The map showed the river's curvilinear path through the valley.

Synonyms

winding arched

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "curvilinear" in English means: Consisting of or bounded by curved lines., Represented or illustrated by a curved line..

The phonetic transcription of "curvilinear" is /ˌkɜːvɪˈlɪniər/ in British English and /ˌkɜːrvɪˈlɪniər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "curvilinear": winding, arched.

Example usage of "curvilinear": "The design included curvilinear shapes.". More examples on the page.