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線形 (せんけい) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Meanings 1
noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', na-adjective, noun
linear
mathematics physics computing
Describes a straight-line relationship, proportionality, or first-degree characteristics. Used in technical contexts such as mathematics, physics, and computing.
Written forms 線せん 形けい Usage 90%
Standard kanji spelling, used in mathematics, physics, and computing.
線せん 型けい Usage 10%
Alternate kanji spelling; 型 emphasizes 'type' or 'model', but 線形 is more common.
線せん
形けい
代だい
数すう
は
機き
械かい
学がく
習しゅう
の
基き
礎そ
だ
。
Linear algebra is the foundation of machine learning.
shape, form, style
Similar words 非ひ 線せん 形けい Means 'nonlinear'; the opposite of 線形.
直ちょく 線せん 的てき Means 'straight-line' or 'linear' in a more general, less technical sense.
Etymology Compound of 線 (line) and 形 (form/shape). The spelling 線型 uses 型 (type/model) with the same reading.