Synonyms of linear

linear

adjective

ˈli-nē-ər 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• direct
• straight
• straightforward
• right
• untwisted
• straightaway
• undeviating
• unbent
• unswerving
• uncurled

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• rounded
• curved
• twisted
• twisting
• spiral
• winding
• warped
• bowed
• wavy
• turning
• coiled
• curving
• kinked
• looped
• bending
• curled
• turned
• spiraling
• looping
• entwined
• twined
• coiling
• sinuous
• swirled
• serpentine
• curling
• twining
• weaving
• zigzag
• corkscrew
• devious
• veering
• crooked
• meandering
• zigzagging

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of linear

The company said about $90 million of that gain came from sublicensing World Cup rights in other Latin American countries, as well as the expansion of the premium tier of streaming flagship Vix and higher linear distribution revenue. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 23 July 2026

The modern career landscape is rapidly evolving, moving away from linear paths to multiple jobs and career chapters, driven by AI, longer working lives, and the gig economy. — Laurel Donnellan, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

While streaming claimed a much smaller piece of the commercial pie than traditional TV, the hike in spending on the digital platforms was commensurate with a significant uptick in the non-linear deliveries. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 22 July 2026

In the garage, Wallace discovered gym-style rubber flooring that had linear cuts. — Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 22 July 2026