Linear Algebra Vocabulary

noun a mathematical term referring to a straight line or a linear equation

adjective describing something that is arranged in a straight line or following a direct course

• The data points on the graph form a linear relationship.
• The line on the graph goes straight up, it's linear.
• The trend line on the chart is totally linear, dude.
• Her thought process was linear, focusing only on one aspect at a time.

noun the state of being scarce or in short supply; a small amount or number

• The sparsity of data in this study makes it difficult to draw meaningful conclusions.
• There's a real sparsity of good restaurants in this area.
• I can't believe the sparsity of snacks in this house!
• The sparsity of love in his life left him feeling empty.

verb to adjudicate or settle (a dispute or controversy)

adjective adjudicated or settled

• The judge will adjugate the case based on the evidence presented in court.
• The referee will adjugate the penalty kick in the soccer game.
• I can't believe she adjugated that decision in our favor!
• The artist will adjugate which piece will be featured in the exhibit.

verb to adjudge or determine through a legal process

• The judge adjugates the case based on the evidence presented in court.
• The referee adjugates the game fairly.
• I can't believe how quickly she adjugates the situation.
• In a democratic society, the people adjugate the fate of their leaders through elections.