recti

[ rek-tahy ]
/ ˈrɛk taɪ /

noun

plural of rectus.

Words nearby recti

rectangular, rectangular coordinate, rectangular coordinates, rectangular hyperbola, rectectomy, recti, recti-, rectifiable, rectification, rectified spirit, rectifier

Definition for recti (2 of 3)

rectus
[ rek-tuh s ]
/ ˈrɛk təs /

noun, plural rec·ti [rek-tahy] /ˈrɛk taɪ/. Anatomy.

any of several straight muscles, as of the abdomen, thigh, eye, etc.

Origin of rectus

1695–1705; < New Latin rēctus ( musculus) straight (muscle)

Definition for recti (3 of 3)

recti-

a combining form meaning “right,” “straight,” used in the formation of compound words: rectilinear.
Also especially before a vowel, rect-.

Origin of recti-

< Latin rēcti-, combining form of rēctus right

Example sentences from the Web for recti

  • Four of these muscles run a straight course and are called the recti.

    A Practical Physiology |Albert F. Blaisdell

British Dictionary definitions for recti (1 of 3)

recti
/ (ˈrɛktaɪ) /

noun

the plural of rectus

British Dictionary definitions for recti (2 of 3)

recti-

before a vowel rect-

combining form

straight or right rectilinear; rectangle

Word Origin for recti-

from Latin rectus

British Dictionary definitions for recti (3 of 3)

rectus
/ (ˈrɛktəs) /

noun plural -ti (-taɪ)

anatomy a straight muscle, esp either of two muscles of the anterior abdominal wall (rectus abdominis)

Word Origin for rectus

C18: from New Latin rectus musculus