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collinearity

collinearity

1 8.7
Points or objects that lie on the same straight line
  • noun
  • /ˌkɒlɪˈnɪərɪti/
  • Specialized
: colinealidad
  • The architect checked for collinearity to ensure the columns were perfectly aligned.

Examples

  • The points showed clear collinearity on the graph.

  • The collinearity of the three cities made it easy to draw a straight road between them.

  • In geometry, collinearity is an important concept when analyzing the position of points.

  • In geometry, collinearity is essential for defining lines.

  • The collinearity of the three cities meant they could be connected by a single straight road.

  • In geometry, understanding collinearity helps in determining the arrangement of points on a line.

  • The architect evaluated the collinearity of the columns to ensure they were in a straight line.

Synonyms

alignment
vscollinearity
63 3.9

The arrangement of things in a straight line or correct position

means only objects lying exactly on the same straight line

Surface Forms

collinearity singular
collinearities plural

Morphology

collinearity = collinear (transparent) = col + line + ar + ity

Direct nominalization of the adjective 'collinear' by '-ity'; the geometric meaning follows plainly from the base.

Etymology

Collinearity comes from co- meaning 'together' and linear from line meaning 'a straight line', so it literally means 'together on a line'. In geometry, that explains the idea directly: collinearity is when points or objects lie on the same straight line.