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lin·e·ar

(lin'ē-ăr),

1. Pertaining to or resembling a line.

2. Denoting any concept or structure that connects two points directly.

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linear

(lĭn′ē-ər)

adj.

1. Of, relating to, or resembling a line; straight.

a. In, of, describing, described by, or related to a straight line.

b. Having only one dimension.

3. Characterized by, composed of, or emphasizing drawn lines rather than painterly effects.

4. Botany Narrow and elongated with nearly parallel margins: a linear leaf.

lin′e·ar′i·ty (-âr′ĭ-tē) n.

lin′e·ar·ly adv.

lin·e·ar

(lin'ē-ăr)

Pertaining to or resembling a line.

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linear

narrow or slender, particularly with reference to plant parts.

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