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Vinony

linearity

noun

  1. property of mathematical operator such that f(a⋅x + b⋅y) = a⋅f(x) + b⋅f(y)
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ˌlɪniˈæɹəti/ / [ˌlɪniˈæɹəɾi] / [ˌlɪniˈæɹɾi]

noun

Etymology: Etymology tree English linear Proto-Indo-European *-teh₂ Proto-Indo-European *-ts Proto-Indo-European *-teh₂ts Latin -itāsder. Old French -itebor. Middle English -ite English -ity English linearity From linear + -ity.

  1. The state of being linear.
  2. 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.