planar

[ pley-ner ]

adjective

1. of or relating to a geometric plane.
2. flat or level.

planar

/ pleɪˈnærɪtɪ; ˈpleɪnə /

adjective

1. of or relating to a plane
2. lying in one plane; flat

Derived Forms

• planarity, noun

Other Words From

• pla·nar·i·ty [pl, uh, -, nair, -i-tee], noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of planar¹

1840–50; < Late Latin plānāris flat, of a level surface, equivalent to Latin plān ( um ) plane ¹ + -āris -ar ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of planar¹

C19: from Late Latin plānāris on level ground, from Latin plānus flat

Example Sentences

In the world of audiophile headphones, planar magnetics rule the roost.

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This is the most spacious, source- and EQ-friendly closed-back planar magnetic headphone available today.

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Audeze’ planar magnetic drivers produce a cleaner sound in and out of games.

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One of the Audeze Mobius main draws is its 100mm planar magnetic drivers.

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In the world of gaming headsets, though, the Mobius planar magnetic sound doesn’t come off as bass-heavy.

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