linearly
/ˈlɪniərli/
adverb
- In a straight line or in a way that follows a direct, sequential path.
- The graph shows how the temperature increases linearly over the course of the day.
- The students arranged their desks linearly in rows facing the board.
- The story does not progress linearly; it jumps back and forth in time.
- In a way that is directly proportional or involves a simple, one-to-one relationship.
- The cost of the tickets increases linearly with the number of people in the group.
- In this experiment, the output voltage changes linearly with the input current.
- The company's profits grew linearly over the first five years.
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