Linear

Pronunciation: /ˈlɪniːər/

Linear (adjective)

  1. Arranged in a straight line or following a straight path.
  2. Happening in a series of steps, one after another.
  3. Changing at a steady rate over time.

Examples

  • The road follows a linear path through the valley.
  • Draw a linear line from point A to point B.

Common collocations: linear path, linear design, linear sequence, linear progression, linear growth

Synonyms of Linear

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Linear

  • — In contexts involving geometry or progression.