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Definition of linear
1a (1) : of, relating to, resembling, or having a graph that is a line and especially a straight line : straight (2) : involving a single dimensionb (1) : of the first degree with respect to one or more variables (2) : of, relating to, based on, or being linear equations, linear differential equations, linear functions, linear transformations, or linear algebrac (1) : characterized by an emphasis on line linear art (2) : composed of simply drawn lines with little attempt at pictorial representation linear scriptd : consisting of a straight chain of atoms a linear molecule
2 : elongated with nearly parallel sides linear leaf — see leaf illustration
3 : having or being a response or output that is directly proportional to the input
4 : of, relating to, or based or depending on sequential development linear thinking a linear narrative
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Examples of linear in a Sentence
a flat, almost linear horizon
the bullets from early firearms were notorious for not following a strictly linear path through the air
Recent Examples of linear from the Web
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In place of a linear narrative is a spiraling one, circling around a story of grief and another of identity.
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The earliest installments were relatively linear: The Legend of Zelda, The Adventure of Link (1987), A Link to the Past (1991), and Link’s Awakening (1993) were 2D adventures that sent you (as Link) off on a grid.
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Also note that the linear ratings for the PL were down last year given the lack of drama for spots in the table.
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The Dominicks' two-story, three bedroom and three full-bath home is linear - 53 feet wide by 400 feet deep - equating about one-half acre.
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Anjum’s story is fairly linear, but Tilo’s leaps around in time, keeping the reader in suspense about her enigmatic life.
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The board was asked to grant $6,750 based on the program guidelines, allowing for $250 per linear foot of frontage.
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This will allow the city to resume cleaning and reshaping of the the canal from Florida Avenue to the Cousin Street bridge, an estimated 3,400 linear feet, the release said.
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Long, linear LED box lights inset into the ceilings almost seem unnecessary with the flood of natural light created by the use of extensive glass.
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First Known Use of linear
circa 1656
LINEAR Defined for English Language Learners
linear
playDefinition of linear for English Language Learners
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: formed by lines : made up of lines
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: forming a line
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: of or relating to the length of something
LINEAR Defined for Kids
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