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linear dependence

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noun

Mathematics.

  1. (in linear algebra) the property of a set of elements in a vector space in which at least one of the vectors in the set can be written as a linear combination of the others.

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  • linearly dependent adjective

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A linear dependence of drain current on light intensity was observed when the transistor was exposed to light, so possible applications include image sensing with high density and performance.

From Science Magazine • Aug. 9, 2013

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