planar
ˈpleɪnɑr
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Definition of planar - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
mathematicsTECH.relating to or in the form of a planeTECH.
  • The planar surface was perfectly flat and smooth..
flat level two-dimensional
2.
technologyTECH.having a flat profile in electronicsTECH.
  • The planar transistor improved the circuit's performance.
even flat level
3.
graph theoryTECH.graph with no intersecting edgesTECH.
  • The planar graph was easy to visualize.
flat two-dimensional
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graph drawn on a plane without crossing edges
The map was modeled using a planar graph.

Origin of planar

Latin, planus (flat)

Terms with planar included in their meaning

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planar sizing
set of standard units for two-dimensional extent
graph theory
the minimum number of planar subgraphs in a graph
physics
composed of parallel rays for a planar wavefront
maritime
navigation method using planar geometry
chemistry
spatial arrangement with opposite planar substituents in a molecule

Examples of planar in a sentence

  • Engineers calculated the planar dimensions for the project.
  • Planar designs are common in modern electronics.
  • The device features a planar surface for better integration.
  • The mathematician explained the properties of a planar graph.
  • In topology, a planar graph is often studied for its simplicity.

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  1. French:plan, linéaire, ...
  2. German:planar, flach, ...
  3. Italian:planare, piatto, ...
  4. Spanish:planar, de perfil plano, ...
  5. Portuguese:planar, achatado, ...
  6. Chinese:平面的, 平板的, ...
  7. Japanese:平面, フラット, ...
  8. Arabic:مُسْتَوٍ, مُسَطَّح, ...
  9. Hebrew:שָׁטוּחַ, מִישׁוֹרִי, ...
  10. Russian:плоский, ...
  11. Ukrainian:площинний, планарний, ...
  12. Hindi:समतली, सपाट, ...
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