"unilinear" meaning in English

See unilinear in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more unilinear [comparative], most unilinear [superlative]
Etymology: uni- + linear Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|uni|linear}} uni- + linear Head templates: {{en-adj}} unilinear (comparative more unilinear, superlative most unilinear)
  1. Made up of one single line. Derived forms: unilinear evolution, unilinearly, unilinearity Related terms: unipolar
    Sense id: en-unilinear-en-adj-ACaBnxm- Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with uni-

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