linear (C1)
adjective
Pronunciation: /ˈlɪn.i.ər/
Definition
Arranged or extending in a straight line; having no bend or curve.
Examples
The trees were planted in a linear fashion along the driveway.
She drew a linear sketch of the building's facade.
The data points formed a linear pattern on the scatter plot.
How to Use linear
- linear relationship (collocation)
- A connection between two variables where a change in one corresponds directly and proportionally to a change in the other, often visualized as a straight line. — "The price of the commodity showed a clear linear relationship with its demand."
- linear progression (collocation)
- Movement or development that follows a straight, uninterrupted path or sequence. — "The company experienced linear progression in its profits over the last decade."
- linear equation (collocation)
- An equation whose graph is a straight line. — "Solving the linear equation 2x + 3 = 7 is a basic algebra task."
Synonyms of linear
Words with a similar meaning to linear:
Antonyms of linear
Words with the opposite meaning to linear:
Browse the full Anaversity dictionary