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💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Recta"

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Word	Definition
cymanoun	(architecture) The wavelike, curved shape of a cymatium, consisting of a concave and a convex line; (loosely) the cymatium itself.
recte	Used parenthetically in a verbatim quotation to correct an error in the source (compare sic, which notes an error without correcting it)
rectinoun	(anatomy) Any of a number of muscles controlling the movement of the eyeball.
rectusnoun	(anatomy) Any of a number of muscles controlling the movement of the eyeball.
rectosnoun	The front side of a flat object which is to be examined visually, as for reading, such as a sheet, leaf, coin or medal.
rectonoun	The front side of a flat object which is to be examined visually, as for reading, such as a sheet, leaf, coin or medal.
rectrixnoun	A flight feather on the tails of birds, used for directional control.
rectricesnoun	A flight feather on the tails of birds, used for directional control.
rectilinear	In a straight line.
rectilineal	Alternative form of rectilinear. [In a straight line.]
rectanglenoun	(geometry) Any quadrilateral having opposing sides parallel and four right angles.
rotondanoun	A roundabout; traffic circle.
rectanglesnoun	(geometry) Any quadrilateral having opposing sides parallel and four right angles.
rotulanoun	(anatomy) The patella; the kneecap.
curvanoun	The bank of seats behind the goal, especially in continental European stadia, where the most dedicated fans sit.
rectangular	Having a shape like a rectangle.
triganoun	(historical) A three-horse chariot used by the Ancient Romans.
rectifyverb	(transitive) To restore (someone or something) to its proper condition; to straighten out, to set right.
radialenoun	The carpal bone in the tetrapod forelimb that corresponds to the scaphoid bone in humans
reatanoun	(Texas) A lariat or lasso.