linearly

• Adverbe signifiant « en ligne droite » ou « de manière séquentielle, étape par étape ». Utilisé en mathématiques, en physique et dans d'autres sciences pour décrire des relations, des progressions ou des processus qui suivent un chemin direct, proportionnel ou unidimensionnel.

An adverb meaning "in a straight line" or "in a sequential, step-by-step manner." It is used in mathematics, physics, and other sciences to describe relationships, progressions, or processes that follow a direct, proportional, or one-dimensional path.

1. In a straight lineB2formal

   In a manner that follows a straight or nearly straight line.

   en ligne droite

   • The points are arranged linearly along the x-axis.
   • The graph shows the data increasing linearly over time.
   • The path runs linearly from the gate to the house.

   Synonymesstraight

2. In a sequential or proportional mannerB2formal

   In a way that progresses step by step or in direct proportion to something.

   de manière linéaire

   • The story is told linearly, from beginning to end.
   • The cost increases linearly with the number of items purchased.
   • The algorithm processes data linearly without branching.

   Synonymesprogressivelyproportionallysequentiallystepwise

   Antonymesexponentiallyirregularly