linear form

ˈlɪniər fɔrm

Definition

Definition of linear form - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

linear algebra

TECH.

function mapping vectors to scalars

TECH.

The linear form maps the vector to a scalar.
The mathematician explained the concept of a linear form.
In this equation, the linear form is crucial.

linear functional

linear transformation

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Expressions with linear

linear approach

method involving sequential steps

The project was completed using a linear approach.

linear television

television service with programs shown at set times

Linear television broadcasts the news at 6 PM every day.

linear meter

unit of measurement equal to one meter in length

The fabric was sold by the linear meter.

linear TV

abbr.

television programs shown on a set schedule

Many people still watch linear TV every night.

linear equation

equation where each variable is only to the first power

A linear equation like x + 2y = 5 is easy to solve.

linear bearing

mechanical component that guides movement smoothly along a straight path

The 3D printer carriage slides on a steel rail with a linear bearing.

Expressions with form

bad form

behavior against social expectations, inappropriate or rude

Talking loudly in the library is bad form.

good form

correct technique or style in sports or arts

Her coach praised her good form during the swimming competition.

on form

adj.

performing well or at one's best

The team is on form and winning every match.

poor form

inappropriate behavior or actions in a social context

Interrupting someone while they speak is poor form.

in good form

adj.

in good physical condition or health

After months of training, she is in good form for the marathon.

in any way, shape, or form

prep.

used to deny something exists or happens in any manner or method

He is not involved in any way, shape, or form in the scandal.

in no way, shape, or form

adv.

not at all, in any manner, shape, or condition

He is in no way, shape, or form responsible for the mistake!

in top form

adj.

in excellent health or condition

She felt in top form after a good night's sleep.

on top form

adj.

performing at the highest level possible

The athlete was on top form during the championship.

return to form

comeback to previous success or quality

The team's return to form surprised everyone this season.

Terms with linear form included in their meaning

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nonlinearity

general state

state of not being linear in form or function

amylose

chemistry

soluble starch form with linear glucose chains

linearise

mathematics

simplify equations to a linear form

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French:forme linéaire, ...
German:lineare Form, ...
Italian:forma lineare, ...
Spanish:forma lineal, ...
Portuguese:forma linear, ...
Chinese:线性形式, ...
Japanese:線形形式, ...
Arabic:شَكْل خَطِّي, ...
Hebrew:צוּרָה לִינְאָרִית, ...
Russian:линейная форма, ...
Ukrainian:лінійна форма, ...
Hindi:रेखीय रूप, ...
Bengali:রৈখিক ফর্ম, ...
Catalan:forma lineal, ...
Czech:lineární forma, ...
Danish:lineær form, ...
Dutch:lineaire vorm, ...
Greek:γραμμική μορφή, ...
Hungarian:lineáris forma, ...
Khmer:ទម្រង់លីនេអ៊ែរ, ...
Korean:선형 형식, ...
Persian:تابع خطی, ...
Polish:forma liniowa, ...
Portuguese (BR):forma linear, ...
Romanian:formă liniară, ...
Swedish:linjär form, ...
Thai:ฟอร์มเชิงเส้น, ...
Turkish:lineer form, ...
Vietnamese:hình thức tuyến tính, ...

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