linearity
nounAU, UK /ˌlɪniˈæɹəti/ · CA, US /ˌlɪniˈæɹəti/
Etymology From linear + -ity.
1
The state of being linear.
2
Mathematics, Sciences 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.
- Derived terms
- alinearity, hyperlinearity, isolinearity, nonlinearity, pseudolinearity, quasilinearity, superlinearity, supralinearity