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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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 Noble has announced the world’s first wireless headphones with a 40mm dynamic driver and a 14.5mm planar magnetic tweeter. Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 3 Sep. 2024 Other highlights include a dramatic 18-foot entryway fronted by a massive 800-pound pivot door and a custom planar metal gate that retracts underground. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 12 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for planar 

Word History

First Known Use

1850, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
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 8 Nov. 2024.

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