Linear

usgb/ˈlɪniər/
adjective

Moving in or having a direct path or direction, like a straight line.

The car moved in a linear direction.
Visual representation of "linear" - Moving in or having a direct path or direction, like a straight line.

Often appears as...

  • linear direction
  • linear movement
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Metaphorical Usage

In non-math contexts, 'linear' may describe a process that's straightforward without sudden changes.

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Her career progressed in a linear way, with no unexpected turns.
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Narrative Structure

'Linear' can describe storytelling that follows a chronological order without flashbacks.

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The book tells the story in a linear fashion from childhood to old age.
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