Linear vs. Rectilinear — What's the Difference?

Arranged in or extending along a straight or nearly straight line

Moving in, consisting of, bounded by, or characterized by a straight line or lines

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

In a straight line.

Of, relating to, or resembling a line; straight.

Formed from straight lines.

In, of, describing, described by, or related to a straight line.

Characterized by a straight line or lines;

Having only one dimension.

Characterized by, composed of, or emphasizing drawn lines rather than painterly effects.

(Botany) Narrow and elongated with nearly parallel margins

Having the form of a line; straight or roughly straight; following a direct course.

Of or relating to lines.

Made, or designed to be used, in a step-by-step, sequential manner.

Long and narrow, with nearly parallel sides.

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

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

(radio slang) linear amplifier.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Of a leaf shape; long and narrow

Measured lengthwise;