linearly

• 副词，表示“沿直线地”或“按顺序、逐步地”。用于数学、物理等学科中，描述呈直线、成正比或沿单一维度发展的关系、级数或过程。

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.

   线性地

   • 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.

   同义词straight

2. In a sequential or proportional mannerB2formal

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

   线性地

   • 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.

   同义词progressivelyproportionallysequentiallystepwise

   反义词exponentiallyirregularly