Linear

['lɪnɪə] or ['lɪnɪɚ]

(adj.) of or in or along or relating to a line; involving a single dimension; 'a linear measurement' .

(adj.) designating or involving an equation whose terms are of the first degree .

(adj.) measured lengthwise; 'cost of lumber per running foot' .

(adj.) (of a leaf shape) long and narrow .

Inputed by Cecile--From WordNet

(a.) Of or pertaining to a line; consisting of lines; in a straight direction; lineal.

(a.) Like a line; narrow; of the same breadth throughout, except at the extremities; as, a linear leaf.

Editor: Maggie

a. Lineal, in the direction of a line.

Editor: Stanton

SYN:Direct, straight, rectilinear

ANT:Incurved, divergent, collateral, lateral, curvilinear, zigzag

Typed by Ferris