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A line which lies evenly with the points on itself.
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a line traced by a point traveling in a constant direction; a line of zero curvature; "the shortest distance between two points is a straight line"
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a line that equally with respect to all points on itself lies straight and maximally taut between its extremities
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a line that lies symmetrically with the points on itself
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a line which lies the same relative to all its points
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an infinite series of minimal points, and it is intriguing to find ourselves in between these points, to perceive from a viewpoint lying somewhere between the Real and the Surreal
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a two-point polygon
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often described as the shortest distance between two points. Continues forever in both directions. (Line means straight line.)
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WINDS Thunderstorm winds most often found with the gust front. They originate from downdrafts and can cause damage which occurs in a "straight line", as opposed to tornadic wind damage which has circular characteristics.
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A method of calculating depreciation or amortization which results in a uniform expense spread evenly over the life of the asset. (vs. Accelerated Depreciation.) See: Depreciation, Amortization.
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a collection of points of such a nature that if one picks any three of them, A, B, and C, the distances AB, AC, and BC will be such that the sum of two of them will equal the third.
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(n) A line generated by a point moving in a constant direction. Straight lines can be either infinite or finite in length. A finite straight line is an entity of specific length but no depth or breadth. An infinite straight line is an entity of unspecified length but no depth or breadth.
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