linear

adjective

ˈli-nē-ər How to pronounce linear (audio)
Definition of linearnext
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as in direct
free from irregularities or digressions in course the bullets from early firearms were notorious for not following a strictly linear path through the air

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Recent Examples of linear Progress will not be linear, and one piece of silverware does not immediately lead to a dynasty, but there is a conviction that multiple trophies will follow. — Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 18 Mar. 2025 The positive streaming numbers come at a time when linear television networks are deteriorating, especially in basic cable. — Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2025 New to the watches are a speaker (though not one that might necessarily make wrist calls easy) and a linear resonance actuator for stronger vibrations. — Ars Technica, 18 Mar. 2025 And this idea of world creation, and even what comes after linear cinema is exciting. — Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 17 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for linear
Recent Examples of Synonyms for linear
  1. direct
  2. straight
  3. straightforward
Adjective
  • Though the drive takes slightly over two hours, the drive from Managua is just as long, and the Guanacaste airport offers numerous direct flights from cities across the United States.
    — Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 23 Mar. 2025
  • Liz was not interested in doing a direct replica of her novel.
    — Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Mar. 2025
Definition of direct
Adjective
  • Payback for two straight 20% up years might not be complete.
    — Michael Santoli, CNBC, 15 Mar. 2025
  • Friday night marked the third straight game in which the Kings have been blown out.
    — Chris Biderman, Sacramento Bee, 15 Mar. 2025
Definition of straight
Adjective
  • For You Sigma's move for a more basic, straightforward interface extends to the autofocus system.
    — PCMAG, PCMAG, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Although Baytown does not have any historical affinity with aerospace, its location on the water offers far more straightforward access to Relativity's test facilities in Mississippi and its launch site in Florida.
    — Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of straightforward

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