recti
1 Americannoun
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plural of rectus.
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a combining form meaning “right,” “straight,” used in the formation of compound words.
rectilinear.
noun
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the plural of rectus
combining form
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straight or right
rectilinear
rectangle
Etymology
Origin of recti-
< Latin rēcti-, combining form of rēctus right
Example Sentences
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She is still struggling with a severe case of diastasis recti, which is the separation of the abdominal muscles and affects her core strength.
From New York Times • Aug. 6, 2021
Gunderson developed a severe case of diastasis recti during her pregnancy, which left a 9-centimeter separation of her "six-pack" muscles in her stomach that was big enough for a fist to fit through.
From Fox News • Jul. 22, 2021
Gunderson developed a severe case of diastasis recti during her pregnancy, which left a 9-centimeter separation of her “six-pack” muscles in her stomach that was big enough for a fist to fit through.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 22, 2021
Is her diastasis recti responding to treatment by getting smaller and shallower, or staying the same?
From Washington Post • Dec. 14, 2018
Vere novit recta vivere, qui recti novit orare.
From The Lives of the Fathers, Martyrs, and Principal Saints January, February, March by Butler, Alban
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