Meaning & use
linear
Arranged in or resembling a straight line; progressing in a single, direct sequence.
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The graph showed a linear relationship between the hours studied and the test scores.
The story follows a linear timeline, moving steadily from past to present.
A note on using this word
In math, "linear" specifically describes equations or relationships that form a straight line when graphed.
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