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planar

[pley-ner] / ˈpleɪ nər /
ADJECTIVE
even
Synonyms
WEAK
alike balanced consistent constant continual continuous direct equal flat flush homogenous horizontal level matching metrical parallel planate plane plumb proportional regular right same smooth square stabile stable steady straight surfaced true unbroken unchanging undeviating unfluctuating uninterrupted unvaried unvarying unwavering unwrinkled

Example Sentences

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Inside its granite layers, researchers discovered numerous grains of quartz marked by tiny structures known as planar deformation features.

From Science Daily • Nov. 14, 2025

He had spent his life building a planar model of his ascent to the presidency, only to get whacked in the head by an unforeseen z-axis.

From Slate • Sep. 27, 2025

The circular shape at its heart in this case comes from a ring of benzene, and it is termed planar because it comes in thin, tabular lamination shapes.

From Science Daily • Nov. 14, 2024

"We're starting to reach the maximum amount of data we can move efficiently. The planar structure of processors is no longer practical as they limit us to a very limited span of frequencies."

From Science Daily • Mar. 4, 2024

Assuming there are fifteen grains per linear inch, there are 15 x 15 per planar inch and 153 grains per cubic inch.

From "Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences" by John Allen Paulos

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.