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Synonyms & Similar Words
directly
straight
evenly
uniformly
consistently
steadily
progressively
sequentially
methodically
systematically
coherently
logically
rationally
step by step
in a straight line
in sequence
progressively
proportionally
equally
balancedly
harmoniously
smoothly
continuously
unbrokenly
ceaselessly
incessantly
straightly
horizontally
vertically
diagonally
Meaning of Linearly
The primary meaning of "Linearly" is in a straight line or by a straight progression.
Definitions
- In a linear manner, straight, or direct
- * In a progression or sequence without interruption
- * In a constant or uniform rate or manner
Etymology of Linearly
The word "Linearly" originates from the Latin word "linearis," meaning of or pertaining to a line
Historically, it has been used in English since the 15th century to describe things related to or resembling a line
Example Uses
- The train moved linearly along the tracks without stopping
- * The company's profits grew linearly over the past year
- * The teacher presented the information linearly, making it easy to follow
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
randomly
irregularly
unevenly
indirectly
circularly
spirally
curvedly
zigzaggingly
haphazardly
chaotically
disorderly
disjointedly
disconnectedly
separately
intermittently
brokenly
sporadically
unpredictably
erratically
nonsequentially