planar

adjective

pla·​nar ˈplā-nər How to pronounce planar (audio)
-ˌnär
1
: of, relating to, or lying in a plane
2
: two-dimensional in quality
planarity
plā-ˈner-ə-tē How to pronounce planar (audio)
-ˈna-rə-
noun

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By overcoming the typical restraints of planar magnetic technology, AFDS delivers a deep and balanced soundstage. Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024 The pre-filtering module selects planar macro-features from the input clouds, discarding clutter. Erico Guizzo, IEEE Spectrum, 2 June 2017 This is planar technology using an ultra-thin 8μm polymer material. Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024 The late 1960s saw the rise of a more planar and angular language in cars, one that was less adorned, and more aligned with the Brutalist trend gaining foothold in architecture. Brett Berk, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for planar 

Word History

First Known Use

1850, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of planar was in 1850

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“Planar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/planar. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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