Linear vs. Spatial — What's the Difference?

Arranged in or extending along a straight or nearly straight line

Relating to or occupying space

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

Of, relating to, involving, or having the nature of space.

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

Pertaining to (the dimension of) space.

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

(uncommon) Pertaining to (outer) space.

Having only one dimension.

Of or pertaining to space.

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

Pertaining to or involving or having the nature of space;

(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;