richtlijn

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Dutch[edit]

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Etymology[edit]

From richten (direct/guide) +‎ lijn (line).

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈrɪxt.lɛi̯n/
  • (file)
  • Hyphenation: richt‧lijn

Noun[edit]

richtlijn f or m (plural richtlijnen, diminutive richtlijntje n)

  1. directive, guideline [from early 18th c.]
  2. (mathematics) directrix [from 18th c.]

Descendants[edit]

  • Afrikaans: riglyn
  • Afrikaans: rjochtline (calque)