linear
linear; in a straight line
adjective li-nee-AHR Rare
Origin: from Latin 'linearis'
Also means
linear (mathematics: of first degree)
Usage Note
linear beschreibt in der Mathematik Zusammenhänge ersten Grades ('lineare Funktion', 'lineares Gleichungssystem'). Im Alltag: ein linearer Verlauf zeigt gleichmäßiges Wachstum ohne Kurven.
Examples
"Die lineare Funktion wird durch eine Gerade im Diagramm dargestellt."
Natural Translation
The linear function is represented by a straight line in the diagram.
Literal Translation
The linear function is represented by a straight line in the diagram.
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