Synonyms for

Linearly

Verb / ˈlɪni:ɜ:li: / Another word for linearly — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Linearly means in a straight line or in a linear manner.

Synonyms & similar words

geometrically directly straight evenly uniformly continuously steadily progressively unchangingly consistently regularly smoothly sequentially systematically methodically orderly unswervingly

Example sentences

  1. She drew a line linearly from one end of the paper to the other.
  2. The numbers on the ruler are arranged linearly.
  3. The car accelerated linearly as the driver pressed the gas pedal.
  4. He solved the math problem step by step, linearly.
  5. The sun sets linearly behind the mountains.

Quotes

  • In a linearly expanding universe, there is no good reason why the distances of the galaxies from each other should increase linearly with time.
  • The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step, and then another, and another, linearly.
  • Progress is made by walking linearly, step by step, not by leaping from one place to another.

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