linearity

CEFRC1

/ˌlɪniˈæɹəti/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    The quality of following a straight line or simple sequence.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A relationship between several quantities which can be considered as proportional and expressed in terms of linear algebra, or any mathematical property of a relationship, operation or function that is analogous to such proportionality, satisfying additivity...

Examples

  • The math teacher explained the concept of mathematical linearity.

  • The equation exhibited linearity over time.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1

Also pronounced

  • [ˌlɪniˈæɹəɾi]

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. The state of being linear.

  2. A relationship between several quantities which can be considered as proportional and expressed in terms of linear algebra, or any mathematical property of a relationship, operation or function that is analogous to such proportionality, satisfying additivity and homogeneity.

More examples

In context

  • Linearity was assumed in the model.

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Origin

noun

From linear + -ity.