linear
/ˈlɪniə(r)/adjective
उच्चारण लिनिअर
रैखिक
Core word
- 1
of or in lines; going from one thing to another in a single series of stages
रैखिक
- linear equations
- a linear process
- The story has a linear plot with a clear beginning and end.
+ 2 more examples
- A linear graph shows the cost rising steadily.
- The teacher explained how to solve a linear equation.
Synonyms straight sequential direct in a line
§Structures (grammar patterns) 3
linear + noun
Linear means in or along a straight line, or developing step by step in a single series. It is used in mathematics, physics and general writing.
Linear का अर्थ सीधी रेखा में या एक ही क्रम में चरण-दर-चरण आगे बढ़ने वाला है। यह गणित, भौतिकी और सामान्य लेखन में प्रयुक्त होता है।
- Solve the linear equation 2x + 3 = 11.
- The story follows a linear order from start to end.
linear vs non-linear
The opposite is 'non-linear'. A non-linear story jumps in time, and a non-linear graph is a curve.
विपरीत 'non-linear' है। Non-linear कहानी समय में आगे-पीछे जाती है और non-linear graph एक वक्र होता है।
- The film has a non-linear plot.
- Population growth is not linear.
linear measure / linear relationship
'Linear measure' means length, not area. A 'linear relationship' means change in one quantity is proportional to change in another.
'Linear measure' का अर्थ लंबाई है, क्षेत्रफल नहीं। 'Linear relationship' का अर्थ एक राशि में परिवर्तन दूसरी के अनुपात में होना है।
- Distance and time show a linear relationship at constant speed.
+Collocations 5
linear + noun
equationrelationshipmotionscaleprogramminggrowth
- The graph shows linear growth.
adverb + linear
strictlyperfectlyroughlyhighlypurely
- The data is roughly linear.
linear + noun (story)
narrativeplotorderthinkingapproachpath
- The novel has a linear narrative.
verb + linear
remainbecomeappearprovestay
- The relationship remained linear over time.
linear + measure
linear metrelinear footlinear measurelinear distance
- Carpet is sold by the linear metre.
“More examples 7
- In Class 9 Radhika learned how to plot a linear equation on a graph.
कक्षा 9 में राधिका ने सीखा कि linear equation को ग्राफ़ पर कैसे दर्शाया जाता है।
- Learning is not always linear; students often return to old topics.
सीखना हमेशा सीधी रेखा में नहीं होता; विद्यार्थी अक्सर पुराने विषयों पर लौटते हैं।
- A ruler measures linear distance in centimetres.
स्केल सेंटीमीटर में रैखिक दूरी मापता है।
- The railway line runs in a linear path across the plain.
रेलवे लाइन मैदान में सीधी रेखा में जाती है।
- The speaker gave a clear and linear explanation of the topic.
वक्ता ने विषय की स्पष्ट और क्रमबद्ध व्याख्या दी।
- Radhika drew a linear graph to show the speed of the train.
राधिका ने ट्रेन की गति दिखाने के लिए एक रैखिक ग्राफ़ बनाया।
- Time is not always seen as linear in some philosophies.
कुछ दर्शनों में समय को हमेशा रैखिक नहीं माना जाता।
≠Thesaurus: which synonym when
These adjectives describe form or order, with different meaning.
ये adjective रूप या क्रम बताते हैं, पर अर्थ अलग हैं।
Without a bend or curve; a simpler everyday word.
बिना मोड़ या वक्र के; रोज़मर्रा का सरल शब्द।
- A straight road.
Following one after another in a set order.
तय क्रम में एक के बाद एक आने वाला।
- Sequential steps.
≈Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
straight sequential direct in a line
✓In the exam
General knowledge
Maths: a linear equation has variables with power one (ax + b = 0).
गणित में linear equation में चरों की घात एक होती है (ax + b = 0)।