linear

• Beschreibt etwas, das einer geraden Linie folgt oder sich schrittweise, sequenziell entwickelt.

Describes something that follows a straight line or a sequential, step-by-step progression.

1. B2formal

   Arranged in or extending along a straight or nearly straight line.

   linear

   • The linear path of the road was easy to follow.
   • The graph shows a linear relationship between the variables.
   • The design features linear patterns and sharp angles.

   Synonymedirectrectilinearstraightstraight lineundeviating

   Antonymebentcrookedcurvedsinuoustwistingwindingzigzag

2. Sequential or progressiveB2formal

   Proceeding in a logical, step-by-step order; not branching.

   Linear

   • The story follows a linear timeline from beginning to end.
   • Linear thinking is important for solving math problems.
   • The process is linear, with each step depending on the previous one.

   Synonymechronologicalconsecutiveorderedprogressivesequentialserialstepwisesuccessive

   Antonymebranchingconcurrentholisticnonlinearparallel

3. Proportional relationshipC1formaltechnical

   Relating to a relationship where one variable changes at a constant rate with respect to another.

   Linear

   • The function is linear, so doubling the input doubles the output.
   • Linear equations are fundamental in algebra.
   • The model assumes a linear correlation between cost and production.

   Synonymedirectproportionalstraight line

   Antonymecurvilinearexponentialnonlinear