Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Linguistics
The study of language.
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Line of best fit
A line drawn through points in a scatter diagram that yields the best prediction of one variable when given the value of the other variable.
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Lineman’s gloves
Rubber lined leather gloves, esp. designed to be nonconductive of electricity.
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Line breeding
The mating of selected members of successive generations among themselves to strengthen the given genetic traits.
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Line authority
The authority and responsibility to make decisions and give directives to subordinates within an organization.
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Linear relationship
In epidemiology, when two variables are considered together, the first increases or decreases as the second variable increases or decreases so that, when plotted on a graph, a straight line results.
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Linear program
An educational approach wherein a single sequence of frames is presented to all learners.
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Linear perspective
A secondary cue to depth or distance promoted by the fact that parallel lines appear to converge in the distance.
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Linear fracture
A fracture running parallel to the long axis of a bone.
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Limited english proficiency
Students who have a limited ability to read, speak, or comprehend English and who have a primary language other than English spoken at home.
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