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Meaning of word linear from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

linear   adjective

Meaning : Designating or involving an equation whose terms are of the first degree.

Synonyms : additive

Designating or involving an equation whose terms are not of the first degree.

nonlinear

Meaning : Of or in or along or relating to a line. Involving or having a single dimension.

Example : A linear measurement.

Synonyms : one-dimensional

Involving or having two dimensions.

planar, two-dimensional

Having the shape of a cube. Having three dimensions.

cubic, three-dimensional

Meaning : Of a circuit or device having an output that is proportional to the input.

Example : Analogue device.
Linear amplifier.

Synonyms : analog, analogue

Of a circuit or device that represents magnitudes in digits.

Digital computer.
digital

Meaning : (of a leaf shape) long and narrow.

Synonyms : elongate

Meaning : Measured lengthwise.

Example : Cost of lumber per running foot.

Synonyms : running