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straight in Latin

straight in Latin is rectus, dīrectus, rēctā — straight means extending in one direction without bending or curving.

straight in Latin

rectus
adj
dīrectus
adj
(of a path, trajectory, etc.) Direct, undeviating. [from 15th c.]
rectus
adj
(of a path, trajectory, etc.) Direct, undeviating. [from 15th c.]
rēctā
adv

What does "straight" mean?

  1. adjective Extending in one direction without bending or curving.
    "Draw a straight line from one corner to the other."
  2. adjective Honest, direct, and free of trickery.
    "Give me a straight answer, not another excuse."
  3. adjective Heterosexual.
    "She came out to her straight friends first."
  4. adjective Following one after another without a break; consecutive.
    "The team has won five straight games."

straight in a sentence

  • Draw a straight line from one corner to the other.
  • Her hair is naturally straight.
  • Give me a straight answer, not another excuse.
  • He has always been straight with his business partners.

Similar words in Latin

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Frequently asked questions

What is "straight" in Latin?

"straight" in Latin is rectus, dīrectus, rēctā. straight means: Extending in one direction without bending or curving.

How do you use "straight" in a sentence?

Example: "Draw a straight line from one corner to the other." In Latin, "straight" is rectus, dīrectus, rēctā.

Are there other ways to say "straight" in Latin?

Yes — Latin has 3 translations listed for "straight": rectus, dīrectus, rēctā.

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