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linearly

The English word “linearly” has 5 meanings listed here.

adverb

  1. In a linear manner.
  2. In a straight line.
  3. Sequentially in time; chronologically.
  4. In the manner of a linear function.
  5. Forward or backward, as opposed to laterally or diagonally.

Etymology

From linear + -ly.

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