lin·e·ar 
/ˈlɪnijɚ/ adjective
/ˈlɪnijɚ/ adjective 1 [more linear; most linear] a : formed by lines : made up of lines
▪ a linear design
b : forming a line : straight
▪ a flat, almost linear horizon 2 : of or relating to the length of something
▪ linear measurements 3 [more linear; most linear] : going from one thing to the next thing in a direct and logical way
▪ a linear narrative ▪ linear patterns of thought
▪ a linear design
b : forming a line : straight
▪ a flat, almost linear horizon
▪ linear measurements
▪ a linear narrative ▪ linear patterns of thought
— lin·e·ar·i·ty /ˌlɪniˈerəti/ noun [noncount]
▪ the linearity of the narrative
/ˌlɪniˈerəti/ noun [noncount] ▪ the linearity of the narrative
— lin·e·ar·ly adverb
▪ thinking linearly
▪ thinking linearly
