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planar

Planar (adj) means of or pertaining to a plane.

adj
1
Of or pertaining to a plane.
2
Flat, two-dimensional.
3
Able to be embedded in the plane with no edges intersecting.
4
Having a flat profile, not etched into a mesa.
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Etymology

From Late Latin plānārius (“relating to a plane”), derived from Latin plānus (“flat”, “level”), equivalent to plane + -ar, ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *pleh₂- (“flat”).

Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of planar?

"planar" (adj) means of or pertaining to a plane.

What are the different meanings of planar?

"planar" has 3 main meanings: 1. Of or pertaining to a plane; 2. Flat, two-dimensional; 3. Able to be embedded in the plane with no edges intersecting.

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