consisting of relating to lines or length

Linear features, such as walls and roads, are easy to see from the air because they cut across natural features.

Linear measurements may be given either in imperial or metric units, but area is normally quoted in square metres.

a linear diagram 线性图

involving events or thoughts in which one follows another one directly

Usually, stories are told in a linear way, from start to finish.

These mental exercises are designed to break linear thinking habits and encourage creativity. 设计这些思维训练旨在打破线性思维习惯，激发革新所需的创造思维。