Definition of "linearly" []

• In a linear manner. (adverb)
• In a straight line. (adverb)
• In the manner of a linear function. (adverb)

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• "Waste-derived biochar application will be phased in linearly over the period 2010-2020, by which time it will reach a maximum uptake rate of 0.16 GtC/yr."
• "F. Properties 1 - 5 state that a vector space is an of a vector space V is called linearly dependent if there exist coefficients"
• ""In our view, investors underestimate Apple because they tend to look at the company 'linearly' when they need to look at Apple 'non-linearly'," wrote analyst Andrew Neff in a note to investors Thursday."