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| 1. | [ adjective ] (mathematics) designating or involving an equation whose terms are of the first degree | |
| Synonyms: | additive | |
| Related terms: | nonlinear mathematics bilinear | |
| 2. | [ adjective ] of or in or along or relating to a line; involving a single dimension | |
| Synonyms: | one-dimensional | |
| Examples: | "a linear foot" |
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| Related terms: | planar cubic rectilinear lineal linelike collinear | |
| 3. | [ adjective ] measured lengthwise | |
| Synonyms: | running | |
| Examples: | "cost of lumber per running foot" |
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| Related terms: | lengthwise | |
| 4. | [ adjective ] (botany) of a leaf shape; long and narrow | |
| Synonyms: | elongate | |
| Related terms: | simple | |
| 5. | [ noun ] Last name, frequency rank in the U.S. is 31625 | |
| 6. | [ adjective ] (electronics) of a circuit or device having an output that is proportional to the input | |
| Synonyms: | analog analogue | |
| Examples: | "analogue device" "linear amplifier" |
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| Related terms: | digital electronics | |
| Similar spelling: |
Linear_A liner limner Linaria limeira |
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