linear

B2 · Upper Intermediate

adj. happening in a clear, step-by-step order where one thing follows another.

adj. relating to a process that progresses in a logical, sequential manner from one stage to the next.

“The book tells a linear story, starting with the hero's birth and ending with his retirement.”

“Traditional novels often employ a linear narrative structure, whereas modern experimental fiction may jump between different time periods.”

C1 · Advanced Mathematics Academic · Technical

adj. describing a relationship where two things change at the same steady rate.

adj. describing a relationship between two variables that can be represented by a straight line on a graph.

日本語:リニア※

“There is a linear relationship between how much you work and how much you earn in this job.”

“The researcher noted a linear correlation between the increase in temperature and the rate of chemical decomposition in the sample.”

C2 · Proficiency Botany Technical

adj. having a shape that is very long and thin with straight sides.

adj. possessing a long and narrow morphology with nearly parallel margins.

“The plant is easy to identify because of its long, linear leaves.”

“The species is characterized by its linear foliage, which allows it to minimize water loss in arid environments.”

C1 · Advanced Technical

adj. describing television or radio that plays on a fixed schedule rather than on-demand.

adj. referring to traditional broadcasting where content is delivered according to a predetermined schedule.

“Many young people prefer streaming services over linear TV channels.”

“Advertisers are shifting their budgets away from linear broadcasting as more consumers migrate to asynchronous viewing platforms.”