linear – מילון אנגלי-אנגלי
linear
adj.
straight; one dimensional; pertaining to length; involving or resembling lines; narrow and elongated; involving linear functions or equations (Mathematics)
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Linearity
In common usage,
linearity refers to a mathematical relationship or function that can be graphically represented as a straight
line, as in two quantities that are directly
proportional to each other, such as
voltage and
current in an RLC circuit, or the
mass and
weight of an object.
linear
Adjective
1. designating or involving an equation whose terms are of the first degree
(synonym) additive
(antonym) nonlinear
(similar) bilinear
(classification) mathematics, math, maths
2. of or in or along or relating to a line; involving a single dimension; "a linear foot"
(synonym) one-dimensional
(antonym) planar, two-dimensional
(similar) collinear
3. of a circuit or device having an output that is proportional to the input; "analogue device"; "linear amplifier"
(synonym) analogue, analog
(classification) electronics
4. of a leaf shape; long and narrow
(synonym) elongate
(similar) simple, unsubdivided
5. measured lengthwise; "cost of lumber per running foot"
(synonym) running(a)
(similar) lengthwise, lengthways
linear
adj.
linear, straight; pertaining to length; involving or resembling lines; involving linear functions or equations (Mathematics)
adv.
linearly, in the manner of a straight line
linear
adj.
lineal, linear
