Definitions

1. adjective

arranged in or having a linear relationship or structure

“The linear progression of the story kept the audience engaged.”

2. adjective

relating to or measured by a line

“Linear measurements are used to describe the dimensions of the room.”

3. noun

a line or straight edge

“The engineer used a linear to draw the precise line on the blueprint.”

4. noun

a mathematical line or a set of points on it

“The linear was used to graph the equation on the coordinate plane.”

5. noun

a straight or nearly straight section of a river or coastline

“The linear formed the border between the two countries.”

6. verb

to make something linear or straight

“The designer linearized the edges of the building to make it more modern.”