sublinear

lin·e·ar

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Definitions of sublinear word

adjective sublinear of, consisting of, or using lines: linear design. 1
adjective sublinear pertaining to or represented by lines: linear dimensions. 1
adjective sublinear extended or arranged in a line: a linear series. 1
adjective sublinear involving measurement in one dimension only; pertaining to length: linear measure. 1
adjective sublinear of or relating to the characteristics of a work of art in which forms and rhythms are defined chiefly in terms of line. 1
adjective sublinear having the form of or resembling a line: linear nebulae. 1

before 1635

One of the 43% oldest English words

First recorded in 1635-45, linear is from the Latin word līneāris of, belonging to lines. See line1, -ar1

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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