linear
🇺🇸
/ˈlɪniər/
🇬🇧
/ˈlɪniə(r)/
adjective
C1
made of or arranged in straight lines
The artist used linear patterns to create a sense of order in the painting.
C1
happening one step after another in order
Learning a language is not always a linear process.
R
related to measuring length
Linear measurement is used to find how long something is.
R
showing a straight line relationship on a graph
The linear graph showed a steady increase over time.
R
broadcast at scheduled times
Linear television is watched less as streaming services grow.
translation
made of or arranged in straight lines; happening one step after another in order; related to measuring length; showing a straight line relationship on a graph; broadcast at scheduled times