Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
linear-increase
Noun
/ˈlɪn.i.ər ˌɪnˈkriːs/
![](https://vocabdictionary.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/brand_identity-01.png)
Definition
A linear increase refers to a consistent or proportional rising trend in a quantity over time, where the change occurs at a constant rate.
![](https://vocabdictionary.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/migrate-02.png)
Examples
- In finance, a linear increase in sales can indicate steady growth over a quarter.
- The increase in temperature followed a linear pattern throughout the day.
- In mathematics, the function described a linear increase for every unit increase in x.
![](https://vocabdictionary.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/ux-02.png)
Meaning
It describes a situation where the value of something grows steadily without acceleration or deceleration, resembling a straight line when plotted on a graph.
![](https://vocabdictionary.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/text-file-font.png)
Synonyms
- constant growth
- steady rise
- uniform increase