English Explanatory Dictionary

linearity

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The state of being linear.
  2. A relationship between several quantities which can be considered as proportional and expressed in terms of linear algebra, or any mathematical property of a relationship, operation or function that is analogous to such proportionality, satisfying additivity and homogeneity.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

linearity linearities

Etymology

From linear + -ity.

Derived words

alinearity hyperlinearity isolinearity nonlinearity pseudolinearity quasilinearity superlinearity supralinearity
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