collinear (C2)
adjective
Pronunciation: /kəˈlɪniər/
Definition
Lying on the same straight line.
Examples
In geometry, three points are collinear if they all lie on a single line.
The architect ensured the pillars were collinear to create a perfectly balanced facade.
When the stars appear collinear from our perspective on Earth, it is often called an alignment.
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