linear

[ lin-ee-er ]
/ ˈlɪn i ər /

adjective

Origin of linear

First recorded in 1635–45, linear is from the Latin word līneāris of, belonging to lines. See line1, -ar1

OTHER WORDS FROM linear

lin·e·ar·ly, adverb non·lin·e·ar, adjective sub·lin·e·ar, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for nonlinear (1 of 2)

nonlinear
/ (nɒnˈlɪnɪə) /

adjective

not of, in, along, or relating to a line
denoting digital editing in which edits are saved on computer, rather than videotape, thus enabling further edits to be made

British Dictionary definitions for nonlinear (2 of 2)

linear
/ (ˈlɪnɪə) /

adjective

Derived forms of linear

linearity (ˌlɪnɪˈærɪtɪ), noun linearly, adverb

Word Origin for linear

C17: from Latin līneāris of or by means of lines

Medical definitions for nonlinear

linear
[ lĭnē-ər ]

adj.

Of, relating to, or resembling a line; straight.

Scientific definitions for nonlinear

linear
[ lĭnē-ər ]

Being or resembling a line.