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linear

lin·e·ar [ línnee ər ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. relating to lines: relating to, consisting of, or using lines

2. relating to straight line: relating to a straight line or capable of being represented by a straight line

3. changing proportionally: describes variables that change proportionally and are representable on a graph as a straight line
There's no linear relation between mortality and size.

4. unimaginative: developed sequentially from the obvious without in-depth understanding
takes a somewhat linear approach to the problem

5. graphic arts with clearly defined lines: relying for its visual effect on clearly defined lines rather than on color

6. mathematics of first degree: about or in the first degree relative to a mathematical variable

7. electronics with output varying as input does: with an output that varies directly with the input

8. botany long and narrow: describes a leaf that is long and narrow


lin·e·ar·i·ty [ lìnnee árrətee ] noun
lin·e·ar·ly adverb
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