Bounded by or consisting of curved lines; having a smooth, rounded shape rather than straight edges.
From Latin 'curvus' (curved) and 'linea' (line) plus '-ar' (having the quality of). The term entered English in the 17th century from mathematical and architectural discourse in Latin.
Artists discovered that curvilinear shapes feel more organic and natural to the human eye than angular ones—that's why logos for companies wanting to seem friendly often use curves instead of sharp corners.
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