LINEARITY
\lɪnˈi͡əɹɪti], \lɪnˈiəɹɪti], \l_ɪ_n_ˈiə_ɹ_ɪ_t_i]\
Definitions of LINEARITY
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1. Un-natural, mostly theoretical property of ordered systems and straight lines, characterized by 'good behavior,' predictability, and simple proportions. It is not a common feature of the natural (real) world and exists mostly in theories. Also refer to non-linearity. 2. Condition of a liner relationship as a linear function of independent variable(s) and a dependent variable.
By Henry Campbell Black
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