linear

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

ruОписывает то, что следует по прямой линии или последовательному, пошаговому развитию.esDescribe algo que sigue una línea recta o un desarrollo secuencial y paso a paso.frDécrit ce qui suit une ligne droite ou un développement séquentiel, étape par étape.deBeschreibt etwas, das einer geraden Linie folgt oder sich schrittweise, sequenziell entwickelt.ptDescreve aquilo que segue uma linha reta ou um desenvolvimento sequencial, passo a passo, sem desvios.zh指沿直线延伸或发展的，或指按顺序、逐步进行的；也指成直线的、线性的。arيصف ما يتبع خطاً مستقيماً أو ما يجري على نحو متتابع خطوة بخطوة، دون انحراف أو تشعب.

1. Straight line B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruЛинейныйeslineal (en línea recta)frlinéaire (en ligne droite)delinearptLinearzh线性的arخطي

   Синонимы: directrectilinearstraightstraight lineundeviating

   Антонимы: bentcrookedcurvedsinuoustwistingwindingzigzag

2. Sequential or progressive B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruПоследовательныйeslinealfrlinéaire (au sens séquentiel ou progressif)deLinearptLinearzh线性的arمتسلسل

   Синонимы: chronologicalconsecutiveorderedprogressivesequentialserialstepwisesuccessive

   Антонимы: branchingconcurrentholisticnonlinearparallel

3. Proportional relationship C1 formal technical

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

   • 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.

   ruЛинейныйeslineal (relación proporcional)frRelation linéaire / proportionnalitédeLinearptLinearzh线性的arخطي

   Синонимы: directproportionalstraight line

   Антонимы: curvilinearexponentialnonlinear

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