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straight line

[/streɪt laɪn/]
nounpl: straight lines
linha reta
1. A line that extends in one direction without curving or bending; the shortest distance between two points
Draw a straight line from point A to point B.
Desenhe uma linha reta do ponto A ao ponto B.
2. In mathematics and geometry, a one-dimensional figure with no curvature
The equation y = 2x + 1 represents a straight line on a graph.
A equação y = 2x + 1 representa uma linha reta em um gráfico.
3. The most direct or efficient route or course
He walked in a straight line toward the exit.
Ele caminhou em linha reta em direção à saída.
Synonyms
linedirect lineright line
Antonyms
curvecurved linebent linezigzag

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
linha reta
Standard usage in mathematics and everyday contexts
São Paulo
linha reta
Common in technical and educational contexts
Portugal
linha reta
Standard Portuguese usage, identical to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

go straight
keep a straight line
in a straight line
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