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Linearly vs Lineally - What's the difference?

linearly | lineally |

As adverbs the difference between linearly and lineally

is that linearly is in a linear manner while lineally is by direct descent.

linearly

English

Adverb

(en adverb)
  • In a linear manner.
  • In a straight line.
  • In the manner of a linear function.
    • The effect related linearly to the amount of causative agent added.

    lineally

    English

    Adverb

  • (genealogy) By direct descent.