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Definition & Meaning of "linear"in English

linear
01

involving lines or having the shape of a straight line 

linear definition and meaning
Examples
During the hike, the trail cut straight through the forest in a clean, linear path toward the peak in the distance. 
02

(of a circuit or device) having an output directly proportional to the input 

linear definition and meaning
Examples
The amplifier has a linear response to voltage. 
03

related to equations that create straight lines when graphed, indicating a constant rate of change 

additive

Grammatical Information
Composition
Compound
relational
ungradable
domain
mathematics, equations, functions
Examples
In this math problem, we need to solve a set of linear equations to find the values of x and y. 
04

measured along a single straight dimension 

Examples
The architect noted the linear span of the corridor. 
05

(of a leaf) long and narrow in shape 

Examples
The grass had thin, linear leaves. 

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bilinear
linearize
linearly
linear
line
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