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English adjective: linear

1. linear designating or involving an equation whose terms are of the first degree


Synonymsadditive


Similarbilinear


Domain categorymath, mathematics, maths


Antonymsnonlinear

2. linear of or in or along or relating to a line; involving a single dimension


SamplesA linear measurement.


Synonymsone-dimensional


Similarcollinear, lineal, linelike, rectilineal, rectilinear


Antonymscubic, planar, two-dimensional, three-dimensional

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


SamplesAnalogue device.
Linear amplifier.


Synonymsanalog, analogue


Domain categoryelectronics


Antonymsdigital

4. linear (of a leaf shape) long and narrow


Synonymselongate


Similarsimple, unsubdivided


Antonymscompound

5. linear measured lengthwise


SamplesCost of lumber per running foot.


Synonymsrunning


Similarlengthways, lengthwise


Antonymscrosswise









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