'Linear' definitions:
Definition of 'linear'
From: WordNet
adjective
Designating or involving an equation whose terms are of the first degree [syn: linear, additive] [ant: nonlinear]
adjective
Of or in or along or relating to a line; involving a single dimension; "a linear measurement" [syn: linear, one- dimensional] [ant: cubic, planar, three-dimensional, two-dimensional]
adjective
Of a circuit or device having an output that is proportional to the input; "analogue device"; "linear amplifier" [syn: analogue, analog, linear] [ant: digital]
adjective
(of a leaf shape) long and narrow [syn: linear, elongate]
adjective
Measured lengthwise; "cost of lumber per running foot" [syn: linear, running(a)]
Definition of 'Linear'
From: GCIDE
- Linear \Lin"e*ar\ (l[i^]n"[-e]*[~e]r), a. [L. linearis, linearius, fr. linea line: cf. F. lin['e]aire. See 3d Line.]
- 1. Of or pertaining to a line; consisting of lines; in a straight direction; lineal. [1913 Webster]
- 2. (Bot.) Like a line; narrow; of the same breadth throughout, except at the extremities; as, a linear leaf. [1913 Webster]
- 3. 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. [PJC]
- Linear thinkers concluded that by taking the world apart, the actions of people were more predictable and controllable. --David Morris (Conference presentation, Fairfield University, October 31, 1997)
- Linear differential equation (Math.), an equation which is of the first degree, when the expression which is equated to zero is regarded as a function of the dependent variable and its differential coefficients.
- Linear equation (Math.), an equation of the first degree between two variables; -- so called because every such equation may be considered as representing a right line.
- Linear measure, the measurement of length.
- Linear numbers (Math.), such numbers as have relation to length only: such is a number which represents one side of a plane figure. If the plane figure is square, the linear figure is called a root.
- Linear problem (Geom.), a problem which may be solved geometrically by the use of right lines alone.
- Linear transformation (Alg.), a change of variables where each variable is replaced by a function of the first degree in the new variable. [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'linear'
From: GCIDE
- left-brained \left"-brained`\, a. Exhibiting intellectual or personality characteristics suggesting dominance of linguistic or logical modes of thought, which are usually controlled by the left cerebral hemisphere; as, left-brained pedants unable to appreciate music; also referred to as linear. See linear[3]. Contrasted with right-brained. [PJC] left field
Synonyms of 'linear'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- arrowlike,
- catenary,
- consecutive,
- dead straight,
- direct,
- even,
- flat,
- high-water mark,
- horizontal,
- in a line,
- level,
- lineal,
- load waterline,
- ordinal,
- Plimsoll line,
- Plimsoll mark,
- progressive,
- rectilineal,
- rectilinear,
- right,
- ruler-straight,
- sequent,
- sequential,
- serial,
- seriate,
- smooth,
- straight,
- straight-cut,
- straight-front,
- straight-side,
- streamlined,
- successional,
- successive,
- tidemark,
- true,
- unbending,
- unbent,
- unbowed,
- unbroken,
- uncurved,
- undeflected,
- undeviating,
- undistorted,
- uninterrupted,
- unswerving,
- unturned,
- upright,
- vertical,
- waterline,
- watermark
Words containing 'Linear'
- Linearly,
- linear a,
- linearity,
- linearize,
- Linear equation,
- Linear measure,
- Linear micrometer,
- Linear numbers,
- Linear problem,
- Linear transformation,
- linear accelerator,
- linear algebra,
- linear b,
- linear leaf,
- linear operator,
- linear perspective,
- linear programming,
- linear regression,
- linear unit,
- Linear differential equation,
- Linear-shaped,
- metric linear unit,
- microwave linear accelerator,
- nautical linear unit