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bilinear

 

Definitions from WordNet

Adjective bilinear has 1 sense
  1. bilinear - linear with respect to each of two variables or positions
    Antonym:
    nonlinear (indirect, via linear)

Definitions from the Web

Bilinear

Definition:

Bilinear is an adjective that refers to anything related to or involving two lines or linear operations. It is often used in mathematics and computer science.

Sense 1:

Adjective

Relating to or involving two lines.

Example Sentence:

In geometry, a rhombus is a bilinear figure, as it can be defined by the intersection of two pairs of parallel lines.

Sense 2:

Adjective

Relating to or using a mathematical operation that is both linear and preserves multiplication.

Example Sentence:

The bilinear transformation is commonly used in complex analysis to map one region to another in a conformal manner.

Sense 3:

Adjective

Referring to a method of interpolation between points or pixels in an image.

Example Sentence:

The image editing software provides a variety of bilinear filters to smoothen or enhance the quality of the picture.

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