Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

colinear

Adjective

/ˌkoʊlɪˈnɪr/

Definition

When points or vectors are said to be colinear, they lie on the same straight line.

Examples

In geometry, points A, B, and C are colinear if they can be placed on a straight line.
The three charges are said to be colinear if they are positioned along the same line in space.
The colinear arrangement of the trees created a beautiful natural pathway.

Meaning

The term colinear refers to the geometric arrangement of point(s) or vector(s) that share a common line. In simpler terms, if several points can be connected by a single straight line, they are colinear.