English adjective: linear | |||
| 1. | linear designating or involving an equation whose terms are of the first degree | ||
| Synonyms | additive | ||
| Similar | bilinear | ||
| Domain category | math, mathematics, maths | ||
| Antonyms | nonlinear | ||
| 2. | linear of or in or along or relating to a line; involving a single dimension | ||
| Samples | A linear measurement. | ||
| Synonyms | one-dimensional | ||
| Similar | collinear, lineal, linelike, rectilineal, rectilinear | ||
| Antonyms | cubic, planar, two-dimensional, three-dimensional | ||
| 3. | linear of a circuit or device having an output that is proportional to the input | ||
| Samples | Analogue device. Linear amplifier. | ||
| Synonyms | analog, analogue | ||
| Domain category | electronics | ||
| Antonyms | digital | ||
| 4. | linear (of a leaf shape) long and narrow | ||
| Synonyms | elongate | ||
| Similar | simple, unsubdivided | ||
| Antonyms | compound | ||
| 5. | linear measured lengthwise | ||
| Samples | Cost of lumber per running foot. | ||
| Synonyms | running | ||
| Similar | lengthways, lengthwise | ||
| Antonyms | crosswise | ||