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linear

li·near

UK/ˈlɪn.i.ə/ US/ˈlɪn.i.əɹ/ uncommon slang

adjective

1.

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

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2.

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

  • “a linear measurement”
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3.

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

  • “analogue device”
  • “linear amplifier”
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4.

of a leaf shape; long and narrow

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5.

measured lengthwise

  • “cost of lumber per running foot”
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Origin

Borrowed from Latin līneāris, from līnea (“line”) + -āris (adjectival suffix), equivalent to line + -ar. Doublet of lineal.

Phrases

  • general linear group
  • linear algebra
  • linear algebraic
  • linear algebraic group
  • linear channel
  • linear combination
  • linear congruential generator
  • linear density

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