LINEARITY Synonyms: 46 Similar and Opposite Words

linear

adjective

ˈli-nē-ər

Definition of linear

as in direct

free from irregularities or digressions in course the bullets from early firearms were notorious for not following a strictly linear path through the air

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Recent Examples of linear After Remake’s more linear structure and Rebirth’s open-world expansion, Revelation takes that scale to a planet-wide level. — Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2026 Today, making a digital hit requires both linear and digital exposure. — Kevin Giraud, Variety, 8 Sep. 2026 As is common with these tales of sliding doors, the narrative isn’t linear. — Emmalee Reed, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2026 Driving all of this is a beltless, closed-loop linear-motor system rather than the stepper-and-belt arrangement that’s typical in 3D printers. — New Atlas, 5 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for linear

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Such direct communication with fans is now taking place on a semi-regular basis.

— Chris Waugh, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
What’s in the demo Children of Infinity is a space adventure RPG, just like The Ur-Quan Masters (and its direct spiritual predecessors, Starflight and Starflight 2).

— Lee Hutchinson, ArsTechnica, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of direct

Adjective

The latter, who defeated Ukraine’s Yuliia Starodubtseva in straight sets Saturday, is in pole position to take over from Aryna Sabalenka, but must reach the semifinals.

— Ava Wallace, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
Ohtani has missed two straight games for the first time this season and hasn’t pitched since July, as the team prioritizes rest and a mental reset for their two-way star.

— Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of straight

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What might have been an exciting matchup between two power hitters was instead a straightforward drubbing, largely because Osaka couldn’t serve at full power.

— Ava Wallace, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Grab this straightforward daily workhorse for a solid $180 off.

— Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of straightforward

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