Definitions

linearity

[lin-ee-ar-i-tee] / ˌlɪn iˈær ɪ ti /

NOUN

length

Synonyms

STRONGEST

breadth diameter dimension duration height limit magnitude mileage period piece portion quantity radius range section segment space span stretch term width

STRONG

compass continuance elongation endlessness expanse expansion extensiveness interval lastingness lengthiness loftiness longitude longness measure orbit panorama purview reach realm remoteness season spaciousness stride tallness unit year

WEAK

protractedness ranginess

Antonyms

STRONGEST

extreme unimportance whole

Example Sentences

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Sukhdev Sandhu writes: "Linearity, Sterne believed, amounted to little more than selfishness."

From The Guardian • Aug. 29, 2012

Linearity: relation among dependent phenomena that can be described through a linear function.

From The Civilization of Illiteracy by Nadin, Mihai

Linearity simply reflects the fact that one person is less effective than two, but also that one's needs are smaller than those of several.

From The Civilization of Illiteracy by Nadin, Mihai

Linearity is effectively supplanted by non-linear descriptions of the many interlocking factors at work.

From The Civilization of Illiteracy by Nadin, Mihai

Vocabulary lists containing linearity

AB Calculus

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BC Calculus

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Calculus, List 2

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