LINEAR: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for LINEAR?

Need another word that means the same as “linear”? Find 11 synonyms and 30 related words for “linear” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Linear” are: additive, one-dimensional, elongate, analog, analogue, running, unswerving, undeviating, direct, uncurving, unbending

Linear as an Adjective

Definitions of "Linear" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “linear” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Able to be represented by a straight line on a graph.
• Involving or exhibiting directly proportional change in two related quantities.
• Of or in or along or relating to a line; involving or having a single dimension.
• Involving one dimension only.
• Consisting of or predominantly formed using lines or outlines.
• Measured lengthwise.
• Of or in or along or relating to a line; involving a single dimension.
• Of a circuit or device having an output that is proportional to the input.
• (of a leaf shape) long and narrow.
• Arranged in or extending along a straight or nearly straight line.
• Designating or involving an equation whose terms are of the first degree.
• Progressing from one stage to another in a single series of steps; sequential.
• Long and narrow.

Synonyms of "Linear" as an adjective (11 Words)

additive	Characterized by, relating to, or produced by addition. The combination of these factors has an additive effect.
analog	Of a circuit or device having an output that is proportional to the input. Analogue device.
analogue	Of a circuit or device having an output that is proportional to the input. Analogue device.
direct	Flowing in one direction only. A direct response.
elongate	Long in relation to width elongated. An elongate tail tapering to a point.
one-dimensional	Relating to a single dimension or aspect; having no depth or scope- Mary Sheehan.
running	Done while running. A running joke.
unbending	Reserved, formal, or strict in one’s behaviour or attitudes; austere and inflexible. His output is prodigious and springs from the unbending control he exercises over every aspect of his life.
uncurving	Having no curves.
undeviating	Going directly ahead from one point to another without veering or turning aside. Undeviating loyalty.
unswerving	Not changing or becoming weaker; steady or constant. A straight and narrow tree lined road unswerving across the lowlands.

Usage Examples of "Linear" as an adjective

• Linear relationship.
• Linear movement.
• A linear narrative.
• Linear elasticity.
• Linear functions.
• Simple linear designs.
• Linear amplifier.
• A linear measurement.

Associations of "Linear" (30 Words)

beeline	A straight line between two places. He made a beeline for the bathroom.
closely	In an attentive manner. Pens of closely confined fish.
conformation	A symmetrical arrangement of the parts of a thing. The judges run their hands over the dog s body and legs checking its conformation.
contour	Form the contours of. Challenges that have shaped the contours of European integration.
diagonal	A set of entries in a square matrix running diagonally either from the upper left to lower right entry or running from the upper right to lower left entry. The bars of light made diagonals across the entrance.
directly	Without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening. The houses directly opposite.
equation	A statement that the values of two mathematical expressions are equal (indicated by the sign =). Money also came into the equation.
geometry	A particular system of geometry. The geometry of spiders webs.
grid	Put into or set out as a grid. The fen is gridded by intersecting dykes.
hyperbola	The pair of hyperbolas formed by the intersection of a plane with two equal cones on opposite sides of the same vertex.
interlinear	(of a book) having the same text in different languages printed on alternate lines. A Greek English interlinear New Testament.
isotherm	A curve on a diagram joining points representing states of equal temperature.
isothermal	Of a process or change taking place at constant temperature. The cells remained approximately isothermal during freezing.
lank	Of a person lanky. The man had lank brown greasy hair.
layout	A plan or design of something that is laid out. The road layout.
line	Mark or cover with lines. He couldn t seem to remember his lines and had to read his dialogue off boards.
linked	Connected by a link, as railway cars or trailer trucks.
matrix	The cultural, social, or political environment in which something develops. Matrix structures are said to foster greater flexibility.
octagon	An object or building with an octagonal plan or cross section.
orthogonal	Not pertinent to the matter under consideration. Wind and sea may displace the ship s center of gravity along three orthogonal axes.
polygon	A closed plane figure bounded by straight sides.
rectangular	Denoting or shaped like a rectangle. A rectangular Cartesian coordinate system.
rectilinear	(of a wide-angle lens) corrected as much as possible, so that straight lines in the subject appear straight in the image. Rectilinear patterns in wallpaper.
spindly	Long and lean. Spindly arms and legs.
square	Denoting a unit of measurement equal to the area of a square whose side is of the unit specified. The office was fifteen feet square.
straight	A part of something that is not curved or bent especially a straight section of a racecourse. Made sure the facts were straight in the report.
triangle	A drawing instrument in the form of a right angled triangle. A small triangle of grass.
triangulate	Divide (an area) into triangles for surveying purposes. Will the president decide to triangulate.
vertical	A vertical structural member as a post or stake. We remodelled the opening with a simple lintel and unadorned verticals.