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 network announced in December that the service would include 24/7 access to the linear network. — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 19 Aug. 2026

For years, linear television news networks competed for attention online with other digital content. — Max Tani, semafor.com, 19 Aug. 2026

The two companies would have an overlapping workforce within its linear cable channel divisions, film and television studios, streaming operations and corporate functions, including marketing, technology and advertising sales. — Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026

People hearing those stories – attorneys, reporters, healthcare workers or friends – may expect a clearer, linear narrative. — Michele Patterson Ford, The Conversation, 19 Aug. 2026