recti

¹

[ rek-tahy ]

noun

1. plural of rectus.

recti-

²

1. a combining form meaning “right,” “straight,” used in the formation of compound words:

   rectilinear.

recti

¹

/ ˈrɛktaɪ /

noun

1. the plural of rectus

recti-

²

combining_form

1. straight or right

   rectangle

   rectilinear

Word History and Origins

Origin of recti¹

< Latin rēcti-, combining form of rēctus right

Word History and Origins

Origin of recti¹

from Latin rectus

Example Sentences

The researchers call transients Orcinus rectipinnus, noting that, in Latin, “recti means right or upright, and pinna means fin, feather, or wing, most likely referring to the tall erect dorsal fin of males.”

From Los Angeles Times

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

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

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

And there is also the possibility of diastasis recti, “when the rectus abdominal muscles actually split apart, and during pregnancy it’s to make room for the baby,” Sapienza said.

From New York Times