(astronomy) Initialism of Lincoln Near-Earth Asteroid Research program.

Alternative spelling of nonlinear

Having an ancestral relationship to mothers, fathers, grandparents, (etc.) and having a descendant relationship to sons, daughters, grandchildren (etc.), exclusive of collateral siblings.

(mathematics) The branch of mathematics concerned with the minimization or maximization of a linear function of several variables and inequalities; used in many branches of industry to minimize costs or maximize production.

of, or relating to linear algebra

The state of being linear.

plural of lineament

(genealogy) By direct descent.

A shelved closet or cupboard used for the storage of household linen, particularly bedlinen and associated bedding, but also bathroom and kitchen linen (towels, etc.).

Linen of the highest quality, especially that suited for use on an altar. The use of other quality fabric is now more common.