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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