linear

/lˈɪni‍ə/

/ˈɫɪniɝ/

linear

involving lines or having the shape of a straight line

antonyms : planar

of a circuit or device having an output that is proportional to the input

synonyms : analog

antonyms : digital

(mathematics) refers to equations that create straight lines when graphed

synonyms : additive

antonyms : nonlinear

measured lengthwise

synonyms : running(a)

(of a leaf shape) long and narrow

synonyms : elongate

Examples

1. So linear independence.

2. So second order linear homogeneous-- because they equal 0-- differential equations.

3. So linear independence of columns.

4. The metabolism of cities is linear.