linearly

/ˈlɪniərli/
adverb
  1. 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.
  2. 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.