Used as a noun or adjectival noun meaning 'linear', often in technical or mathematical contexts.
このグラフはリニアな関係を示している。
This graph shows a linear relationship.
I want to ride the maglev train someday.
maglev train; linear motor train
Abbreviation of リニアモーターカー. Refers to magnetic levitation trains, especially the Chuo Shinkansen in Japan.
リニアが開通すれば、東京から名古屋まで40分で行ける。
Once the maglev opens, you'll be able to go from Tokyo to Nagoya in 40 minutes.
This graph shows a linear increase.
The maglev line is scheduled to open in 2027.
linear motor train; maglev train; linear induction motor train
nonlinear
bilinear
linear motor
linear programming
From English 'linear'. The train sense is a shortening of リニアモーターカー (linear motor car).