linear

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BrE /ˈliːniə/ AmE /ˈliniər/

adjective en → es

1 SHAPE [attributive or predicative] B1

having the form of a line; long and narrow

lineal, en forma de línea

  • a linear shape

Collocations linear design · linear pattern

  • The building has a long, linear shape.

    El edificio tiene una forma larga y lineal.

2 SEQUENTIAL [attributive or predicative] B1

arranged in a straight line; following one after another without interruption

secuencial, en línea recta

  • linear sequence

Collocations linear development · linear progression

  • The story follows a linear sequence of events.

    La historia sigue una secuencia lineal de eventos.

1 MATHEMATICS [attributive] C1

relating to or represented by lines; involving one variable raised to the first power only

lineal (en matemáticas)

  • linear equation

Collocations linear function · linear algebra

  • Solve the linear equation.

    Resuelve la ecuación lineal.

2 ECONOMICS [attributive] C1

relating to or represented by lines; involving one variable raised to the first power only, often used in economic models

lineal (en economía)

  • linear demand curve

Collocations linear supply and demand model · linear cost function

  • The linear demand curve shows the relationship between price and quantity demanded.

    La curva de demanda lineal muestra la relación entre el precio y la cantidad demandada.

1 PHYSICS [attributive] C1

relating to or represented by lines; involving one variable raised to the first power only, often used in physics equations

lineal (en física)

  • linear motion

Collocations linear acceleration · linear velocity

  • The object is in linear motion.

    El objeto está en movimiento lineal.

2 ART [attributive] C1

relating to or represented by lines; involving one variable raised to the first power only, often used in art and design

lineal (en arte)

  • linear perspective

Collocations linear composition · linear drawing

  • The painting uses linear perspective to create depth.

    El cuadro utiliza la perspectiva lineal para crear profundidad.

1 COMPUTING [attributive] C1

relating to or represented by lines; involving one variable raised to the first power only, often used in computing and programming

lineal (en informática)

  • linear data structure

Collocations linear search algorithm · linear programming language

  • The program uses a linear data structure.

    El programa utiliza una estructura de datos lineal.

2 LINGUISTICS [attributive] C1

relating to or represented by lines; involving one variable raised to the first power only, often used in linguistics and language studies

lineal (en lingüística)

  • linear phonology

Collocations linear syntax · linear morphology

  • The study focuses on linear phonology.

    El estudio se centra en la fonología lineal.