- pronunciation:
- lI
ni
r
- features:
- Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
having to do with a line; straight.
The fence poles were in a linear arrangement.- synonyms:
- straight
- similar words:
- even, level
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| definition 2: |
measured in one dimension; having to do with length.
The runner ran five linear miles. |
| related words: |
even |
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| derivations: |
linearly (adv.), linearity (n.) |
The word linear
contains the following part:
-ar1
Latin
adjective-forming suffix
that means
of, pertaining to, or resembling
More about this word part:
The suffix -ar1attaches to bound Latinate bases to form adjectives. Most adjectives ending in -ar1 combine with the suffix -ity to form nouns ending in -arity. -ar1 is a variant of -al2, -ial that for phonological reasons occurs with bases ending in 'l'.
Example words:
angular,
circular,
linear,
lunar,
muscular,
particular,
perpendicular,
popular,
regular,
similar,
solar,
spectacular,
stellar