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Meaning of linear

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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:

  linear
      adj 1: designating or involving an equation whose terms are of
             the first degree [syn: {linear}, {additive}] [ant:
             {nonlinear}]
      2: of or in or along or relating to a line; involving a single
         dimension; "a linear measurement" [syn: {linear}, {one-
         dimensional}] [ant: {cubic}, {planar}, {three-dimensional},
         {two-dimensional}]
      3: of a circuit or device having an output that is proportional
         to the input; "analogue device"; "linear amplifier" [syn:
         {analogue}, {analog}, {linear}] [ant: {digital}]
      4: (of a leaf shape) long and narrow [syn: {linear}, {elongate}]
      5: measured lengthwise; "cost of lumber per running foot" [syn:
         {linear}, {running(a)}]

Source : WordNet ® Princeton University. 2010.

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