collinear

[kuh-lin-ee-er, koh-] / kəˈlɪn i ər, koʊ- /

ADJECTIVE

straight

Synonyms

STRONGEST

consecutive nonstop short smooth solid straightforward successive true

STRONG

beeline direct even horizontal invariable level perpendicular plumb right running square upright vertical

WEAK

continuous erect in a line in a row in line inflexible like an arrow lineal linear near precipitous rectilineal rectilinear sheer through unbent unbroken uncurled undeviating undistorted uninterrupted unrelieved unswerving

Antonyms

STRONGEST

broken incontinuous intermittent

STRONG

level uneven varying

WEAK

curved twisted

Example Sentences

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We also explored collinear relationships of homologous genes between Tu3 and Ta3B.

From Nature • May 8, 2018

Segmentally duplicated genes were identified in collinear segments, which contain at least two collinear gene pairs that were not separated by more than two non-collinear genes.

From Nature • May 8, 2018

In essence, each variable is “taking” part of the effect on Y that should be attributed to the collinear variable.

From Textbooks • Nov. 29, 2017

If they’re small, you can cultivate the soil, skimming below the surface with a collinear hoe or scuffle hoe to expose weed roots.

From Washington Post • Jul. 18, 2017

If A, B, C are three distinct collinear points, and D lies In the segment ABC, then the segment ADC is contained within the segment ABC.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 6 "Geodesy" to "Geometry" by Various

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