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Colinear

Definition:

Colinear is an adjective that describes a geometric property of points or vectors that lie on the same straight line.

Examples:

Example 1:

The three points A, B, and C are colinear, as they are all on the same line.

"The points A, B, and C lie colinearly on the graph."

Example 2:

The colinear vectors in physics follow the same line of action.

"The forces F1, F2, and F3 are colinear in nature."

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