linear
gb/lˈɪniɚ/ us/lˈɪniɚ/
B1
Anglais
~ 3400
egyenes vonalú, egyenes, lineáris, egyenletes ütemű, elsőfokú, lépésről lépésre haladó
B1
1
egyenes
A1
Schéma d’usage :
[something] is linear
The road follows a linear route across the plain.
Az út egyenes vonalban halad át a síkságon.
The artist preferred linear patterns in her work.
A művész a munkáiban az egyenes vonalú mintákat kedvelte.
Growth in this model is linear rather than exponential.
The bridge was built with a simple linear structure.
The data points fell along a linear trend.
Exemples pédagogiques
The street is linear and easy to follow.
Az utca egyenes, és könnyű követni.
This is a linear shape.
Ez egy egyenes vonalú alakzat.
The lines on the paper are linear.
A train moves on a linear track.
The table has a linear edge.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes confuse 'linear' with 'line' and use it as a noun instead of an adjective.
Sens
In a straight line
Collocations
linear path
|linear design
|linear pattern
|linear layout
|linear movement
Synonymes
straight (More general; not limited to mathematical or geometric contexts.)
Antonymes
curved (Describes something bent or rounded rather than straight.)
Thèmes
geometry
|design
|mathematics
|space
|core_vocabulary
Définition
Going in or shaped like a straight line.
Arranged in, extending along, or resembling a straight line.
B2
TECHNICAL
2
lineáris
B2
Schéma d’usage :
[something] is linear
The experiment showed a linear increase in temperature over time.
A kísérlet azt mutatta, hogy a hőmérséklet az idő múlásával lineárisan nőtt.
This formula represents a linear function.
Ez a képlet egy lineáris függvényt ír le.
We observed a linear relationship between speed and distance.
The cost has risen in a linear fashion for the past decade.
Exemples pédagogiques
The price went up in a linear way.
Az ár egyenletes ütemben emelkedett.
A linear graph shows a straight line.
A lineáris grafikon egyenes vonalat mutat.
This is a linear equation.
The growth of the tree is linear.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners may confuse 'linear' with 'lineal', which refers to family lineage.
Sens
Changing at a constant rate
Collocations
linear growth
|linear function
|linear relationship
|linear equation
Synonymes
proportional (Mathematical term implying direct proportionality, which may be a subset of linear change.)
Antonymes
exponential (Describes change that increases more and more rapidly, not at a constant rate.)
Thèmes
mathematics
|science
|statistics
|education
Définition
Changing at the same speed or amount over time.
Changing or progressing in equal amounts over equal intervals, often used in mathematics, science, and statistics.
B2
TECHNICAL
3
A simple example of a linear equation is y = 2x + 3.
A lineáris egyenlet egyszerű példája: y = 2x + 3.
Linear algebra is essential for computer graphics.
A lineáris algebra elengedhetetlen a számítógépes grafikához.
The system can be solved using methods for linear equations.
Exemples pédagogiques
y = 2x + 3 is a linear equation.
Az y = 2x + 3 lineáris egyenlet.
We study linear algebra in school.
Az iskolában lineáris algebrát tanulunk.
Linear equations make a straight line on the graph.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners may confuse 'linear' in this sense with its everyday meaning of 'straight'. In math, it has a more specific definition.
Sens
First-degree algebraic form
Collocations
linear equation
|linear algebra
|linear transformation
Synonymes
first-degree (Specifically refers to the degree of an equation; less common outside mathematics.)
Antonymes
quadratic (Refers to equations of the second degree, unlike linear equations.)
Thèmes
mathematics
|science
|education
Définition
In math, using only numbers and letters without powers higher than one.
In mathematics, involving only terms of the first degree (no exponents higher than one) in variables.
B2
4
The training program follows a linear process from basics to advanced skills.
A képzési program lineáris folyamatot követ az alapoktól a haladó szintű készségekig.
Traditional novels often have a linear storyline.
A hagyományos regényekben gyakran lineáris a történetvezetés.
Project development was carried out in a linear manner.
Exemples pédagogiques
This story is linear from start to end.
Ez a történet az elejétől a végéig lineáris.
We follow a linear plan at work.
A munkahelyen lépésről lépésre haladó tervet követünk.
The game has a linear path to finish.
Sens
Happening step-by-step without branches
Collocations
linear process
|linear storytelling
Synonymes
sequential (More general term for ordered steps; not necessarily unbranched like 'linear'.)
Antonymes
nonlinear (Describes processes or narratives that do not follow one direct sequence.)
Thèmes
processes
|planning
|technology
|education
Définition
Happening in order, one step after another, without changes or breaks.
Progressing through stages in a single sequence without branching or deviation.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
linear
API
GB/lˈɪniɚ/
US/lˈɪniɚ/
Syllabes et accentuation
lin - ear (2 syllabes)
Stress on 1st syllable (lin)
Formes du mot
Adjective
- Base: linear
Famille de mots
Expressions
linear equation
1/lˈɪniɚ ɪkwˈeɪʒən/
fixed phrase
technical
Equation with first-degree variables only
A math rule showing that numbers and letters are connected, with no powers higher than one.
Exemples
- In algebra class we learned how to solve a linear equation.
- A graph of a linear equation is always a straight line.
linear path
1/lˈɪniɚ pˈæθ/
fixed phrase
A straight route without turns
A way that goes straight without turning.
Exemples
- The hikers took a linear path to the summit.
- His career followed a linear path from intern to CEO.
linear relationship
1/lˈɪniɚ ɹilˈeɪʃənʃˌɪp/
fixed phrase
technical
Proportional change between two variables
When one thing changes and another changes by the same amount each time.
Exemples
- Scientists found a linear relationship between hours studied and test scores.
- The chart shows a clear linear relationship between weight and height.