Linear: meaning, definitions and examples

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linear

 

[ หˆlษชnษชษ™r ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

mathematics

arranged in or extending along a straight or nearly straight line.

Synonyms

direct, rectilinear, straight

Examples of usage

  • The graph shows a linear relationship between x and y.
  • The linear equation can be represented in the form y = mx + b.
Context #2 | Adjective

physics

relating to a system of straight lines.

Synonyms

direct, rectilinear, straight

Examples of usage

  • The motion of the object can be described by linear equations.
  • Linear momentum is a vector quantity.
Context #3 | Noun

mathematics

a linear equation.

Synonyms

equation, expression, formula

Examples of usage

  • To solve the system of equations, we need to write them in the form of linear equations.
  • The linear function passes through the origin.

Translations

Translations of the word "linear" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น linear

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฐเฅ‡เค–เฅ€เคฏ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช linear

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ linear

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะปั–ะฝั–ะนะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ liniowy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ทšๅฝข

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท linรฉaire

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ lineal

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท doฤŸrusal

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์„ ํ˜•

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฎุทู‘ูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ lineรกrnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ lineรกrny

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็บฟๆ€ง็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ linearen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ lรญnulegur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัั‹ะทั‹า›ั‚ั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฎแƒแƒ–แƒแƒ•แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ xษ™tti

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ lineal

Etymology

The word 'linear' comes from the Latin word 'linearis', which means 'belonging to a line'. The concept of linearity has been fundamental in mathematics and physics for centuries, describing relationships that can be represented by straight lines or systems of straight lines. The term 'linear' is widely used in various fields to denote a direct or straight relationship between variables or elements.

See also: delineate, line, lineage, lineal, lineated, lined, linen, lines, lineup, lining, online, outline, rectilinear, underline, underlining.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,081, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.