linear

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to or denoting a straight line or lines, or the arrangement of things in such a line.

• adjective

  Belonging to or involving a sequence in which items come one after the other in time or space.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈlɪn.i.ɚ/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

nonlinear

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with linear
pyre , quire , tire , spire , wire

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Variants

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linear , linearities , linearity , linearly , Linear A , Linear As , linear accelerator , linear accelerators , linear algebra , linear algebras , Linear B , Linear Bs , linear combination , linear combinations , linear dependence , linear dependences , linearly dependent , linear equation , linear equations , linear function , linear functions , linear independence , linear independences , linearly independent

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Etymology

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From Old French liniaire, from ligne 'line'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'linear' comes from the Latin word 'linea', meaning 'thread' or 'string'.

2. Linear equations can be represented graphically as straight lines on a coordinate plane.

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Related Concepts

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1. Linear equation: A mathematical equation in which the highest power of the variable is 1.

2. Linear programming: An optimization method that seeks to minimize or maximize a linear objective function, subject to certain linear equality and inequality constraints.

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Culture

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In mathematics, linear equations represent a set of instructions for solving a system of equations. In literature, the term 'linear' can be used to describe a plot that follows a clear, straightforward sequence of events. In art, linear perspective is a method used to create the illusion of depth and three-dimensional space on a flat surface.

How to Memorize "linear"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a straight line or a series of things arranged in a line.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of a straight line or a sequence.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym LINES: Linear, In a sequence, Next, Each.

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