curvilinear
/ˌkɜrvəˈlɪniər/
adjective
- Consisting of or bounded by curved lines; having a curved shape.
- Modern furniture often features curvilinear shapes for a softer, more organic look.
- She traced the curvilinear outline of the leaf with her finger.
- The curvilinear design of the building's roof made it stand out among the square skyscrapers.
- Relating to a relationship between two variables that is not a straight line when graphed, but follows a curve.
- In statistics, a curvilinear trend in the data suggests a more complex connection than a simple increase or decrease.
- Scientists observed a curvilinear pattern in the growth rate of the bacteria over time.
- The curvilinear relationship between stress and performance shows that moderate stress can improve focus.