egyvonalas

Egyvonalas is a Hungarian adjective meaning “having a single line” and is used to describe objects, works, or expressions characterized by a single continuous line or by a single-line structure. The term derives from egy (one) and vonal (line) with the suffix -as indicating a property. In Hungarian usage, egyvonalas can describe visual, literary, or technical forms, and the exact sense depends on context; it is most common in everyday language rather than as a formal technical label.

In visual arts, egyvonalas rajz refers to a drawing created with one continuous line, without lifting the drawing implement from the surface. This technique emphasizes contour and gesture, often producing stylized or abstract representations. It is related to contour drawing and is used in art education to teach line, balance, and perception.

In literature and humor, egyvonalas can denote a one-liner—a sentence or short utterance delivered as a single line, typically aimed at delivering a concise punchline or observation. The term emphasizes brevity and economy of words, rather than long description.

In other contexts, egyvonalas is used to describe single-line text entries, one-line commands in computing, or single-line formatting in typography. In these domains, the concept is analogous: information or instruction presented in a single horizontal line. The term remains informal and context-dependent, with more precise terms preferred in specialized fields.