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01
involving lines or having the shape of a straight line
Examples
During the hike, the trail cut straight through the forest in a clean, linear path toward the peak in the distance.
Geometric art is characterized by linear forms constructed from basic line segments and their intersections rather than organic curves.
02
(of a circuit or device) having an output directly proportional to the input
Examples
The amplifier has a linear response to voltage.
The engineer tested the linear characteristics of the sensor.
03
related to equations that create straight lines when graphed, indicating a constant rate of change
Examples
In this math problem, we need to solve a set of linear equations to find the values of x and y.
Linear regression is a statistical technique used to model and analyze linear relationships between variables.
04
measured along a single straight dimension
Examples
The architect noted the linear span of the corridor.
Engineers recorded the linear dimensions of the beam.
05
(of a leaf) long and narrow in shape
Examples
The grass had thin, linear leaves.
The botanist described the plant 's linear foliage.
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bilinear
linearize
linearly
linear
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