Definitions for linear
ˈlɪn i ərlin·ear

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. linear, additiveadjective

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

2. linear, one-dimensionaladjective

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

   "a linear measurement"

3. analogue, analog, linearadjective

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

   "analogue device"; "linear amplifier"

4. linear, elongateadjective

   (of a leaf shape) long and narrow

5. linear, running(a)adjective

   measured lengthwise

   "cost of lumber per running foot"

GCIDERate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Linearadjective

   Thinking in a step-by-step analytical and logical fashion; contrasted with holistic, i.e. thinking in terms of complex interrelated patterns; as, linear thinkers.

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. linearadjective

   Having the form of a line; straight.

2. linearadjective

   Of or relating to lines.

3. linearadjective

   Made in a step-by-step, logical manner.

4. linearadjective

   Long and narrow, with nearly parallel sides.

5. linearadjective

   Of or relating to a class of polynomial of the form .

6. linearadjective

   A type of length measurement involving only one spatial dimension .

7. Linearnoun

   A comet, cataloged as C/1999 S4, discovered on September 27, 1999, by the Lincoln Near-Earth Asteroid Research program in New Mexico. (See ) Sometimes spelled LINEAR.

8. Etymology: From linearis, from linea + -aris (adjectival suffix).

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Linearadjective

   Composed of lines; having the form of lines.

   Etymology: linearis, Latin.

   Where-ever it is freed from the sand stone, it is covered with linear striæ, tending towards several centers, so as to compose flat stellar figures. John Woodward, on Fossils.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. linear

   Linearity is the property of a mathematical relationship (function) that can be graphically represented as a straight line. Linearity is closely related to proportionality. Examples in physics include rectilinear motion, the linear relationship of voltage and current in an electrical conductor (Ohm's law), and the relationship of mass and weight. By contrast, more complicated relationships are nonlinear. Generalized for functions in more than one dimension, linearity means the property of a function of being compatible with addition and scaling, also known as the superposition principle. The word linear comes from Latin linearis, "pertaining to or resembling a line".

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1. linear

   Linear generally refers to something arranged in or pertaining to a straight line. It might refer to progress, development, or relationships that are sequential, direct, or follow a clear and logical sequence from one point to another. In mathematics or in context to algebra or geometry, linear implies an equation or function exhibiting a direct proportionality between variables or a sequence with constant difference. In other areas like arts, it may refer to a style that outlines, focuses on distinct contours or disregards effects of color or shading. The meaning can diversify depending on the context it’s used in.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Linearadjective

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

2. Linearadjective

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

3. Etymology: [L. linearis, linearius, fr. linea line: cf. F. linaire. See 3d Line.]

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1. linear

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EntomologyRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Linear

   straight; in the form of a right line.

Surnames Frequency by Census RecordsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. LINEAR

   According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Linear is ranked #56710 in terms of the most common surnames in America.
   
   The Linear surname appeared 360 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 would have the surname Linear.
   
   81.6% or 294 total occurrences were Black.
   8.3% or 30 total occurrences were White.
   5% or 18 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.
   4.7% or 17 total occurrences were of two or more races.

Matched Categories

1. • Electronics
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British National Corpus

1. Adjectives Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'linear' in Adjectives Frequency: #839

Anagrams for linear »

1. aliner

2. Arline

3. lanier

4. larine

5. nailer

6. renail

How to pronounce linear?

1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

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   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

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   Natasha

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   Veena

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   Priya

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   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of linear in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of linear in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of linear in a Sentence

1. Brandon Riegg:

   Simply put, we know unscripted programming is hugely popular on linear TV, and has been that way for a long time, i think in our efforts to provide that sort of proper breadth and depth of options to the members, it makes sense to have unscripted programming be a part of that.

2. Nick Thomas:

   Linear scheduled TV which just plays in the background is not necessarily in tune with an era where people are creating their own content, they're sharing it, it's an attempt to try and engage with that world, and it absolutely makes sense strategically. Whether it will work in practice, we'll see.

3. Jonathon Maguire:

   And what this study emphasizes is that around two cups is a nice balance between linear growth in terms of stature and avoiding problems like obesity and overweight.

4. Greg Schmidt:

   My dad invited Rudy Kalman to give a lecture at Ames, and when he did, Dad had an epiphany, rudy Kalman had written a paper about a theoretical' linear' solution to estimating a vehicle's location and speed. The problem was that this was a fundamentally' nonlinear' problem ; that's like the difference in complexity between floating down a lazy river and going over a waterfall, where your motion becomes chaotic and unpredictable. My dad then developed the equations for how to solve this nonlinear problem -- a major extension of Kalman's work.

5. Omanjana Goswami:

   Agave is a desert plant, so of course, anything that is moving towards that desert-like weather is going to help this crop thrive, but unfortunately, climate effects are not linear. It doesn’t mean that as temperatures warm that will remain consistent.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=linear
2. ^ GCIDE
   https://gcide.gnu.org.ua/?q=linear
3. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Linear
4. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=linear
5. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linear
6. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
7. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/linear
8. ^ Entomology
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/22748/22748-h/22748-h.htm#:~:text=linear
9. ^ Surnames Frequency by Census Records
   https://www.census.gov/topics/population/genealogy/data/2010_surnames.html