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linear
Adjective
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A linear, model, system, relationship, etc. is one where a change in one part leads to a similar change in another part.
There is a linear relationship between levels of self-confidence and levels of anxiety.
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If something is linear, it is straight or flat, not curved.
The ants didn't follow a direct or linear path.
closure
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noun
(= closing)
approaching a particular destination; a coming closer; a narrowing of a gap
the ship's rapid rate of closing gave them little time to avoid a collision
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noun
termination of operations
they regretted the closure of the day care center
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noun
a Gestalt principle of organization holding that there is an innate tendency to perceive incomplete objects as complete and to close or fill gaps and to perceive asymmetric stimuli as symmetric
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noun
a rule for limiting or ending debate in a deliberative body
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verb
(= cloture)
terminate debate by calling for a vote
debate was closured
cloture the discussion
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noun
(= blockage)
the act of blocking
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noun
(= blockage)
an obstruction in a pipe or tube
we had to call a plumber to clear out the blockage in the drainpipe
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noun
(= settlement, resolution)
something settled or resolved; the outcome of decision making
they finally reached a settlement with the union
they never did achieve a final resolution of their differences
he needed to grieve before he could achieve a sense of closure