linearly

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Adverbial linearly has 2 senses

linearly - in a linear manner; "linearly polarized radiation"
Antonyms: geometrically
Derived from adjective linear₁
linearly - in a linear fashion; "it grew linearly"
Antonyms: geometrically
Derived from adjective linear₁

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Term: linearly

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sense 1:

Definition: In a linear manner; following a straight or direct course or path.

Example sentence: The car moved linearly along the highway without any turns or curves.

Sense 2:

Definition: In a way that is consistent or proportional.

Example sentence: The company's profits have been increasing linearly over the past few years.