Linear

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈlɪ.niː.É™/, /ˈlɪ.niː.Éš/

Origin

From Latin

linearis, from linea ("line") + -aris (adjectival suffix).

Full definition of linear

Adjective

1. Having the form of a line; straight.
2. Of or relating to lines.
3. Made in a step-by-step, logical manner.
4. (botany, of leaves) Long and narrow, with nearly parallel sides.
5. (mathematics) Of or relating to a class of polynomial of the form $y\; =\; ax\; +\; b$

1. (physics) A type of length measurement involving only one spatial dimension as opposed to area or volume.

Related terms

• interlineal
• interlinear
• lineal

Anagrams

• aliner, Arline, lanier, larine, nailer, renail