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linear

adj. straight; one dimensional; pertaining to length; involving or resembling lines; narrow and elongated; involving linear functions or equations (Mathematics)

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Linearity

In common usage, linearity refers to a mathematical relationship or function that can be graphically represented as a straight line, as in two quantities that are directly proportional to each other, such as voltage and current in an RLC circuit, or the mass and weight of an object.

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linear

Adjective
1. designating or involving an equation whose terms are of the first degree
(synonym) additive
(antonym) nonlinear
(similar) bilinear
(classification) mathematics, math, maths
2. of or in or along or relating to a line; involving a single dimension; "a linear foot"
(synonym) one-dimensional
(antonym) planar, two-dimensional
(similar) collinear
3. of a circuit or device having an output that is proportional to the input; "analogue device"; "linear amplifier"
(synonym) analogue, analog
(classification) electronics
4. of a leaf shape; long and narrow
(synonym) elongate
(similar) simple, unsubdivided
5. measured lengthwise; "cost of lumber per running foot"
(synonym) running(a)
(similar) lengthwise, lengthways

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linear

adj. linear, straight; pertaining to length; involving or resembling lines; involving linear functions or equations (Mathematics)

adv. linearly, in the manner of a straight line

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linear

adj. lineal, linear