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Definitions

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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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

Subsequent investigation into the absolute stereochemistry confirmed the D-ribose configuration, thereby reinforcing the planar structure of this compound.

From Science Daily • Mar. 11, 2024

The structure of Inaoside A revealed a planar configuration.

From Science Daily • Mar. 11, 2024

It was composed of dazzling blue metal with an almost mirror shine to it, as smooth as water, and nowhere rectilinear or planar, but all flowing contours, as supple as skin.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor

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