What does linear mean?
Definitions for linear
ˈlɪn i ərlin·ear
This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word linear.
Princeton's WordNet
linear, additiveadjective
designating or involving an equation whose terms are of the first degree
linear, one-dimensionaladjective
of or in or along or relating to a line; involving a single dimension
"a linear measurement"
analogue, analog, linearadjective
of a circuit or device having an output that is proportional to the input
"analogue device"; "linear amplifier"
linear, elongateadjective
(of a leaf shape) long and narrow
linear, running(a)adjective
measured lengthwise
"cost of lumber per running foot"
GCIDE
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.
Wiktionary
linearadjective
Having the form of a line; straight.
linearadjective
Of or relating to lines.
linearadjective
Made in a step-by-step, logical manner.
linearadjective
Long and narrow, with nearly parallel sides.
linearadjective
Of or relating to a class of polynomial of the form .
linearadjective
A type of length measurement involving only one spatial dimension .
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.
Etymology: From linearis, from linea + -aris (adjectival suffix).
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
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.
Wikipedia
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".
ChatGPT
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 Dictionary
Linearadjective
of or pertaining to a line; consisting of lines; in a straight direction; lineal
Linearadjective
like a line; narrow; of the same breadth throughout, except at the extremities; as, a linear leaf
Etymology: [L. linearis, linearius, fr. linea line: cf. F. linaire. See 3d Line.]
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Entomology
Linear
straight; in the form of a right line.
Surnames Frequency by Census Records
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.
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Adjectives Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'linear' in Adjectives Frequency: #839
Usage in printed sourcesFrom:
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Anagrams for linear »
aliner
Arline
lanier
larine
nailer
renail
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of linear in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of linear in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5
Examples of linear in a Sentence
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.
In 1994, Signe Mayfield said in The Palo Alto Cultural Center: "A more contained approach to the figure is seen in the lyrical drawing Bend, 1991, by Stephen Namara. In contrast to Neri's expressionistic forms, Namara has depicted the calisthenic stance of the figure in a pure, linear arabesque. An ambient, white light heightens the seductive beauty of the drawing. Its resonance comes from its capacity to act as both an abstract calligraph and Lyrical representation".
The long-term trajectory of connected TV is very strong, if anything, all of this time at home streaming is only going to accelerate that trend, and to be a place where advertisers can reach those audiences that are leaving linear television and becoming streaming only, or streaming dominant, is a great opportunity long term.
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.
Since the beginning of the month we've seen the yen slide back against the dollar but the return is far from linear and the intra-day appreciation we're seeing is enough to keep investors on their toes, at present the focus is on Japan's role as host of the G7 summit and pending any egregious missteps there we expect to see a lull in volatility as the market awaits further catalysts.
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- lineêrAfrikaans
- خطيArabic
- lineárníCzech
- lineærDanish
- linearGerman
- γραμμικόςGreek
- unidimensional, linealSpanish
- johdonmukainen, tasasoukka, lineaarinen, suoraviivainenFinnish
- linéaireFrench
- lineareItalian
- linear, kegarisan, kegarisanan, garisan, garisMalay
- lineærNorwegian
- liniowyPolish
- последовательный, линейныйRussian
- lineär, linjärSwedish
- ரோவாகும்Tamil
- సరళTelugu
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