Rectilinear motion refers to motion along a straight line. The document defines key terms related to rectilinear motion such as position, displacement, distance, average velocity, average speed, and average acceleration. It also provides equations of motion for constant acceleration, including equations to calculate displacement, velocity, and acceleration given initial values and time. Several word problems are included that apply these concepts and equations to calculate values like average speed, distance covered, and whether an object catches up to another.