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单词 linear
释义

linear

adjective

lin·​e·​ar ˈli-nē-ər How to pronounce linear (audio)
1
a(1)
: of, relating to, resembling, or having a graph that is a line and especially a straight line : straight
(2)
: involving a single dimension
b(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 algebra
c(1)
: characterized by an emphasis on line
linear art
(2)
: composed of simply drawn lines with little attempt at pictorial representation
linear script
d
: 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
linearity
ˌli-nē-ˈer-ə-tē How to pronounce linear (audio)
-ˈa-rə-
noun
linearly
ˈli-nē-ər-lē How to pronounce linear (audio)
adverb

Synonyms

  • direct
  • right
  • straight
  • straightaway
  • straightforward
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Example Sentences

a flat, almost linear horizon the bullets from early firearms were notorious for not following a strictly linear path through the air
Recent Examples on the Web The company’s traditional businesses of theatrical movies and linear television networks still make money. Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2022 France French pay-TV network Canal+, part of media conglomerate Vivendi, will again exclusively offer up the 94th Academy Awards in France on its linear network and online. Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Mar. 2022 In early January 2022, the brand will launch a linear TV home network, a rebranding of the existing DIY Network. Mary Elizabeth Andriotis, House Beautiful, 15 July 2021 Under terms of the pact, iSpot technology will be used to deliver analysis of the incremental reach NCM’s in-cinema commercials generate in addition to linear television. Brian Steinberg, Variety, 25 Aug. 2022 Leadership is not a linear journey and doesn’t have to be an endless hustle. Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 25 Aug. 2022 These missions take place on largely linear paths and offer few creative or amusingly over-the-top paths to success. Sam Machkovech, Ars Technica, 22 Aug. 2022 Across his years of studying auroras, University of Calgary physicist Eric Donovan had periodically seen pictures and data showing something strange: a curve of purple light swiping across the sky, linear green features glowing beneath. Sarah Scoles, Scientific American, 15 Aug. 2022 The promenade will stretch from Southeast Second Street to Northeast Third Street like a linear plaza with garden nooks, cafe seating, play areas and food trucks, according to the city. Mike Jones, Arkansas Online, 10 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1656, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(1)

Kids Definition

linear

adjective

lin·​ear ˈli-nē-ər How to pronounce linear (audio)
1
: made up of, relating to, or like a line : straight
2
: involving a single dimension

Medical Definition

linear

adjective

lin·​ear ˈlin-ē-ər How to pronounce linear (audio)
: of, relating to, or resembling a line

linear

adjective

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

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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