curvilinear

adjective

cur·​vi·​lin·​ear ˌkər-və-ˈli-nē-ər How to pronounce curvilinear (audio)
1
: consisting of or bounded by curved lines : represented by a curved line
2
: marked by flowing tracery
curvilinear Gothic
curvilinearity
ˌkər-və-ˌli-nē-ˈer-ə-tē How to pronounce curvilinear (audio)
-ˈa-rə-
noun

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Owing to the stability of its curvilinear form, this type of wall, which will form one side of the pavilion, requires fewer bricks than a straight wall. — News Desk, Artforum, 21 Jan. 2026 With a headboard and platform wrapped in hot-right-now bouclé, the bed capitalizes on its curvilinear nature and spares you from having to buy a box spring. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019 Samuel worked her magic on the interiors with bold tile, deep color, and plenty of her own textiles and curvilinear furniture. — Christine Lennon, Architectural Digest, 11 Feb. 2026 Nearly every surface and appliance was curvilinear, hinting at Gaudí and also at swanky mid-century hotels and restaurants. — Bruce Handy, New Yorker, 15 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for curvilinear

Word History

Etymology

Latin curvus + linea line

First Known Use

1696, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of curvilinear was in 1696

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“Curvilinear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/curvilinear. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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