English Explanatory Dictionary

linearly

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adv
  1. In a linear manner.
  2. In a straight line.
  3. Sequentially in time; chronologically.
  4. In the manner of a linear function.
  5. Forward or backward, as opposed to laterally or diagonally.

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-linearly.wav

Word forms

linearly more linearly most linearly

Etymology

From linear + -ly.

Derived words

centrolinearly isolinearly linearly dependent linearly independent trilinearly
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