noun
- the quality or state of being planar; the property of lying in or forming a plane
Usage: mathematics; geometry
Examples
- The planarity of the molecular structure was confirmed through X-ray crystallography.
- Engineers must consider the planarity of the surface before installation.
- The graph’s planarity makes it easier to visualize without edge crossings.
- Checking for planarity is an important step in circuit board design.
- The planarity of the benzene ring contributes to its stability.
- Deviations from planarity can affect the material’s optical properties.