Linear vs. Quadratic

Linearadjective

Having the form of a line; straight.

Quadraticadjective

square-shaped

Linearadjective

Of or relating to lines.

Quadraticadjective

(mathematics) of a polynomial, involving the second power (square) of a variable but no higher powers, as $ax^2\; +\; bx\; +\; c$.

Linearadjective

Made in a step-by-step, logical manner.

Quadraticadjective

(mathematics) of an equation, of the form $ax^2\; +\; bx\; +\; c\; =\; 0$.

Linearadjective

Long and narrow, with nearly parallel sides.

Quadraticadjective

(mathematics) of a function, of the form $y\; =\; ax^2\; +\; bx\; +\; c$.

Linearadjective

(mathematics) Of or relating to a class of polynomial of the form $y\; =\; ax\; +\; b$.

Quadraticnoun

(mathematics) A quadratic polynomial, function or equation.

Linearadjective

(physics) A type of length measurement involving only one spatial dimension as opposed to area or volume.

‘a linear meter’;

Quadraticadjective

Of or pertaining to a square, or to squares; resembling a quadrate, or square; square.

Linearadjective

Of or pertaining to a line; consisting of lines; in a straight direction; lineal.

Quadraticadjective

Tetragonal.

Linearadjective

Like a line; narrow; of the same breadth throughout, except at the extremities; as, a linear leaf.

Quadraticadjective

Pertaining to terms of the second degree; as, a quadratic equation, in which the highest power of the unknown quantity is a square.

Linearadjective

Thinking in a step-by-step analytical and logical fashion; contrasted with holistic, i.e. thinking in terms of complex interrelated patterns; as, linear thinkers.

‘Linear thinkers concluded that by taking the world apart, the actions of people were more predictable and controllable.’;

Quadraticnoun

an equation in which the highest power of an unknown quantity is a square

Linearadjective

designating or involving an equation whose terms are of the first degree

Quadraticnoun

a polynomial of the second degree

Linearadjective

of or in or along or relating to a line; involving a single dimension;

‘a linear foot’;

Quadraticadjective

of or relating to or resembling a square;

‘quadratic shapes’;

Linearadjective

of a circuit or device having an output that is proportional to the input;

‘analogue device’; ‘linear amplifier’;

Quadraticadjective

of or relating to the second power;

‘quadratic equation’;

Linearadjective

of a leaf shape; long and narrow

Linearadjective

measured lengthwise;

‘cost of lumber per running foot’;

Linearadjective

arranged in or extending along a straight or nearly straight line

‘linear movement’;

Linearadjective

consisting of or predominantly formed using lines or outlines

‘simple linear designs’;

Linearadjective

involving one dimension only

‘linear elasticity’;

Linearadjective

able to be represented by a straight line on a graph

‘linear functions’;

Linearadjective

involving or exhibiting directly proportional change in two related quantities

‘linear relationship’;

Linearadjective

progressing from one stage to another in a single series of steps; sequential

‘a linear narrative’;