Monomial vs. Linear

Monomial vs. Linear — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Monomial and Linear

Monomialadjective

Relative to a polynomial consisting of one term.

Linearadjective

Having the form of a line; straight.

Monomialnoun

(mathematics) A single term consisting of a product of numbers and variables with positive integer exponents.

5x²y is a monomial

Linearadjective

Of or relating to lines.

Linearadjective

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

Linearadjective

Long and narrow, with nearly parallel sides.

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Linearadjective

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

Linearadjective

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

a linear meter

Linearadjective

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

Linearadjective

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

a linear foot

Linearadjective

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

analogue devicelinear amplifier

Linearadjective

of a leaf shape; long and narrow

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Linearadjective

measured lengthwise;

cost of lumber per running foot