Rivimuoto

Rivimuoto is a Finnish term that translates roughly as "row form" or "line form." It is used to describe the arrangement of content or data in rows or lines across different domains, including mathematics, computing, and typography.

In mathematics and computer science, rivimuoto often refers to representations that present data in a row-oriented layout. A matrix may be said to be in rivimuoto (row form) when its elements are described row by row. In programming, the concept is closely related to row-major order, where consecutive elements of a row are stored contiguously in memory. The term thus helps distinguish row-wise from column-wise arrangements.

In literature and typography, rivimuoto can denote lines of text or verse that are presented sequentially as separate lines. Similarly, in forms and printed layouts, rivimuoto describes a presentation in horizontal rows, as opposed to blocks or columns.

Etymology: rivimuoto is formed from rivi meaning "row" or "line" and muoto meaning "shape" or "form." The expression is primarily used in Finnish-language sources and its precise usage varies by field.

See also: row-major order; matrix form; lineation; typographic layout.