Pronunciation: /ˈlɪn.i.ɚ/
noun a mathematical term referring to a straight line or a linear equation
A1 Linear equations are equations that have variables raised to the power of 1.
A2 In mathematics, a linear function is a function that graphs as a straight line.
B1 The concept of linear programming is commonly used in optimization problems.
B2 Linear algebra is a branch of mathematics that deals with vectors and linear transformations.
C1 The researcher presented a complex linear regression model to analyze the data.
C2 The linear accelerator is a crucial piece of equipment in particle physics research.
adjective describing something that is arranged in a straight line or following a direct course
A1 The linear pattern on the fabric is very simple and easy to follow.
A2 The graph shows a linear relationship between the two variables.
B1 The instructions for assembling the furniture were presented in a linear fashion.
B2 The novel followed a linear narrative structure, making it easy to follow the plot.
C1 The professor's lecture on quantum physics was anything but linear, delving into complex theories and equations.
C2 The artist's abstract paintings challenged traditional notions of linear perspective and composition.
formal The data points on the graph form a linear relationship.
informal The line on the graph goes straight up, it's linear.
slang The trend line on the chart is totally linear, dude.
figurative Her thought process was linear, focusing only on one aspect at a time.
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