1. in a straight line or in a direct manner
2. in a way that involves direct proportional relationships between variables
Usage: mathematics; science
3. in sequential order, one after another

Examples

• The graph shows that temperature increases linearly with time.
• The data points are arranged linearly across the chart.
• Processing power does not always scale linearly with the number of cores.
• The students lined up linearly along the hallway.
• The algorithm processes the data linearly from start to finish.
• Cost increases linearly with the amount of materials used.
• The particles moved linearly through the magnetic field.