What does LINEAR mean?

Pronunciation: /ˈlɪniər/
Letters: 6
Scrabble score: 6
Words With Friends score: 8
How common: Common

Meaning

adjective

designating or involving an equation whose terms are of the first degree
of or in or along or relating to a line; involving a single dimension“a linear measurement”
of a circuit or device having an output that is proportional to the input“analogue device”
(of a leaf shape) long and narrow
measured lengthwise“cost of lumber per running foot”

Definitions from Princeton WordNet 3.0.

Anagrams of LINEAR

nailer6aliner6larine6renail6

Words inside LINEAR

75 shorter words can be made from these letters. Here are the most useful.

alien5 learn5 earl4 earn4 lane4 lean4 line4 nail4 near4 rail4 rain4 real4 air3 are3 ear3 era3 lie3 ran3ai2 al2an2ar2 el2 en2 er2in2 la2 li2 na2re2

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Questions

Is LINEAR a valid word in word games?

LINEAR is in the ENABLE word list, which many word games use, so it is very likely to be accepted. Check your game's own dictionary if a play is challenged.

How many points is LINEAR worth?

LINEAR is worth 6 points with Scrabble letter values and 8 with Words With Friends values, before any bonus squares.

What words can you make from LINEAR?

75 other words, including IN, ARE, AN and REAL.