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Linear (Adjective)

Designating or involving an equation whose terms are of the first degree.

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Measured lengthwise; "cost of lumber per running foot".

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(of a leaf shape) long and narrow.

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The willow tree has linear leaves that droop down to the ground.
The ornamental grasses in the garden have beautiful linear foliage that sways in the breeze.
The linear shape of the eucalyptus leaf makes it easy to identify.
The plant's linear leaves are a striking feature of its overall appearance.
The cattail's linear leaves grow upright from the base of the plant, forming a tall, slender stem.

Of or in or along or relating to a line; involving or having a single dimension; "a linear measurement".

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Of a circuit or device having an output that is proportional to the input; "analogue device"; "linear amplifier".

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The circuit designer ensured that the amplifier was linear, meaning that its output signal was directly proportional to the input signal.
In electronic circuits, a linear resistor is one in which the current flowing through it is directly proportional to the voltage applied across it.
The audio engineer used a linear preamp to boost the signal from the microphone without introducing any distortion.
A linear voltage regulator provides a constant output voltage that is directly proportional to the input voltage.
The new audio processor used a linear equalizer to adjust the frequency response of the signal in a precise and predictable way.