planar

[ pley-ner ]

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adjective

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

Origin of planar

1840–50; <Late Latin plānāris flat, of a level surface, equivalent to Latin plān(um) plane¹ + -āris-ar¹

Other words from planar

pla·nar·i·ty [pluh-nair-i-tee], /pləˈnɛər ɪ ti/, noun

Words Nearby planar

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How to use planar in a sentence

In the world of audiophile headphones, planar magnetics rule the roost.
Best planar magnetic headphones of 2022 | Chris Coke | August 3, 2022 | Popular-Science
This is the most spacious, source- and EQ-friendly closed-back planar magnetic headphone available today.
Best planar magnetic headphones of 2022 | Chris Coke | August 3, 2022 | Popular-Science
Audeze’ planar magnetic drivers produce a cleaner sound in and out of games.
Audeze Mobius gaming headset review: Surround sound all around | Michael Epstein | August 24, 2021 | Popular-Science
One of the Audeze Mobius main draws is its 100mm planar magnetic drivers.
Audeze Mobius gaming headset review: Surround sound all around | Michael Epstein | August 24, 2021 | Popular-Science
In the world of gaming headsets, though, the Mobius planar magnetic sound doesn’t come off as bass-heavy.
Audeze Mobius gaming headset review: Surround sound all around | Michael Epstein | August 24, 2021 | Popular-Science

British Dictionary definitions for planar

planar

/ (ˈpleɪnə) /

adjective

of or relating to a plane
lying in one plane; flat

Origin of planar

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

Derived forms of planar

planarity (pleɪˈnærɪtɪ), noun

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