The difference between Linear and Sinuous

When used as adjectives, linear means having the form of a line, whereas sinuous means having curves in alternate directions.


check bellow for the other definitions of Linear and Sinuous

  1. Linear as an adjective:

    Having the form of a line; straight.

  2. Linear as an adjective:

    Of or relating to lines.

  3. Linear as an adjective:

    Made in a step-by-step, logical manner.

  4. Linear as an adjective (botany, of leaves):

    Long and narrow, with nearly parallel sides.

  5. Linear as an adjective (mathematics):

    Of or relating to a class of polynomial of the form y = ax + b .

  6. Linear as an adjective (physics):

    A type of length measurement involving only one spatial dimension .

    Examples:

    "a [[linear meter]]"

  1. Sinuous as an adjective:

    Having curves in alternate directions; meandering.

    Examples:

    "We followed every bend of the sinuous river."

  2. Sinuous as an adjective:

    Moving gracefully and in a supple manner.

    Examples:

    "We were entranced by her sinuous dance."

  3. Sinuous as an adjective (figurative):

    Morally crooked; shifty.