linearity

The state of being linear.

Noun

  1. The state of being linear.
  2. A relationship between several quantities which can be considered as proportional and expressed in terms of linear algebra, or any mathematical property of a relationship, operation or function that is analogous to such proportionality, satisfying additivity and homogeneity.

Origin

Etymology tree English linear Proto-Indo-European *-teh₂ Proto-Indo-European *-ts Proto-Indo-European *-teh₂ts Latin -itāsder. Old French -itebor. Middle English -ite English -ity English linearity From linear + -ity.

Forms

linearities

Derived

alinearity hyperlinearity isolinearity nonlinearity pseudolinearity quasilinearity superlinearity supralinearity