linear Antonyms

Meaning of linear

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linear (a)

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

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

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

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linear (s)

(of a leaf shape) long and narrow

measured lengthwise

Webster

linear (a.)

Of or pertaining to a line; consisting of lines; in a straight direction; lineal.

Like a line; narrow; of the same breadth throughout, except at the extremities; as, a linear leaf.

linear Sentence Examples

  1. The growth curve of the bacteria exhibited a linear pattern.
  2. The linear equation y = 2x + 1 represents a straight line.
  3. The linear combination of vectors allows for efficient representation.
  4. The linear transformation preserves the linearity operations.
  5. The linear displacement of the object is calculated by multiplying its velocity by time.
  6. The linear model provides a simplified approximation of complex systems.
  7. The linear programming algorithm optimizes allocations within linear constraints.
  8. The linear regression technique yields a best-fit line for data points.
  9. The linear algebra operations form the foundation for many scientific calculations.
  10. The linear accelerator uses magnetic fields to guide charged particles along a straight path.

FAQs About the word linear

designating or involving an equation whose terms are of the first degree, of or in or along or relating to a line; involving or having a single dimension, of a

straight, straightforward,direct,right, unswerving, unbent, undeviating, straightaway,untwisted, uncurled

warped, winding, winding, coiled, coiled, curved, twisted, warped, spiral, rounded

The growth curve of the bacteria exhibited a linear pattern.

The linear equation y = 2x + 1 represents a straight line.

The linear combination of vectors allows for efficient representation.

The linear transformation preserves the linearity operations.