linearly
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/ˈlɪniərli/
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/ˈlɪniəli/
in a straight line or in a series of lines
The garden path was laid out linearly, creating a clear and direct route.
in a step-by-step manner
The instructions were explained linearly, making it easy to follow each step.
in a way that shows a direct proportional relationship
The cost of the project increased linearly with the number of participants.