linear argument
[ˈlɪniər ˈɑːrɡjumənt]
nounpl: linear arguments
argumento linear
1. A logical argument that follows a straight, sequential progression from premises to conclusion without branching or circular reasoning
The lawyer presented a linear argument that directly connected the evidence to the defendant's guilt.
O advogado apresentou um argumento linear que conectava diretamente as evidências à culpa do réu.
2. In mathematics and computer science, a function or relationship that depends on variables with degree one (first-order)
The algorithm uses a linear argument to process data in a single sequential pass.
O algoritmo usa um argumento linear para processar dados em uma única passagem sequencial.
3. A rhetorical strategy that presents ideas in a direct, unidirectional flow without digression
Her linear argument was easy to follow because each point built logically on the previous one.
Seu argumento linear era fácil de seguir porque cada ponto se construía logicamente sobre o anterior.
The term 'linear argument' is primarily used in academic, logical, and technical contexts in both Brazilian and American English. It reflects a cultural emphasis on clear, logical communication valued in Western educational and business discourse. In Portuguese-speaking countries, the concept is equally important in academic settings, particularly in philosophy, mathematics, and computer science courses.
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