Curvilinearity

/ˌkɜːrvɪlɪniˈærɪti/ noun

Definition

The quality or state of being bounded by or composed of curved lines; the degree to which something is curved.

Etymology

From 'curvilinear' plus the abstract noun suffix '-ity'. This nominalization became common in technical writing during the 19th century when precision in describing geometric properties was needed.

Kelly Says

Designers measure curvilinearity to quantify how 'organic' a product feels—a smartphone with high curvilinearity feels more natural in your hand than one with sharp edges.

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