straight in Latin
straight in Latin is rectus, dīrectus, rēctā — straight means extending in one direction without bending or curving.
straight in Latin
rectus
dīrectus
(of a path, trajectory, etc.) Direct, undeviating. [from 15th c.]
rectus
(of a path, trajectory, etc.) Direct, undeviating. [from 15th c.]
rēctā
What does "straight" mean?
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adjective Extending in one direction without bending or curving.
"The road ran straight across the flat fields for miles."
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adjective Honest, direct, and free of trickery.
"I like her because she's always straight with me, even when the truth is awkward."
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adjective Heterosexual.
"The club welcomes everyone, whether they are gay, straight or somewhere in between."
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adjective Following one after another without a break; consecutive.
"It rained for three straight days, and the river finally burst its banks."
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straight in a sentence
- The road ran straight across the flat fields for miles.
- Draw a straight line from one corner to the other.
- I like her because she's always straight with me, even when the truth is awkward.
- Give me a straight answer, not another excuse.
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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: "The road ran straight across the flat fields for miles." 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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