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contrapositive linearity

The creation of highly resolved lines in art with the use of contrapositive colors on the color wheel (Each set of two contrapositive colors forms a single line across the node (center) of the wheel of colors).

The artistic process used to create hyperreal art.
Contrapositive linearity is the death of postmodernism because juxtaposition is convergence and duality is linearity ie. convergence is in the past.

This contrasts with positive (formalistic) linearity in which juxtaposition is linearity and convergence is duality ie. convergence is the future.

Thus convergence in the past can only happen aesthetically.
by sandraxine August 10, 2018
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linear jerk

Another form of the ever popular, "circle jerk", where there are only two participants therefore forming a "line" instead of a "circle".

The two participants jerk-off together and when they have both completed the action, they have attained a "linear jerk". Although sometimes referred to as a "linear wank", in the United States it has been growing in popularity in dorm rooms everwhere under the term "linear jerk".
Eric and I were in our dorm room, and it was just us, so we did a linear jerk. Next time you should come and we can have a circle jerk!
by J-P- October 3, 2006
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Went Linear

To respond by losing one's sense of perspective and becoming agitated in the extreme.

Possibly borrowed from meteorology. A cellular storm "goes linear" when it turns into more of a squall line (or merges with an existing storm) -- i.e., that it's going to turn into a big black line of death. (from stormtrack.org).

I have a sense that there should also be a nuclear physics metaphor, but I don't know it.
My boss went linear when I showed him my expense report.
by jfkelley October 12, 2009
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Linear Face

the most beautiful face you will ever see. just an absolutely drop-dead-gorgeous face, belonging to the most absolutely drop-dead-gorgeous person ever.

usually a ginger
always rmcevoy
Oh my God! You're so good-looking! you have such a linear face!
by niuqebuibuirqbe May 9, 2011
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non-linear

Guy be busting my chops so I went non-linear on his ass.
by Slick Mikey March 4, 2003
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Linear Perspectivism

Linear Perspectivism - An art style and painting technique, developed and used by artist Erik Hesson, in which a scene is represented from a single perspective; using basic geometric forms, dynamic texture, and vibrant colors to create an idealized three-dimensional abstract composition. This style is an attempt to create a balanced fusion of Geometric Abstraction and Realism; incorporating mathematical calculations and sacred geometry into the three-dimensional composition to achieve the desired aesthetics. This style was first introduced in 2017 by Erik Hesson, a resident artist of St. Petersburg, Fl.
'Wow! Linear Perspectivism is truly an innovative art style. Erik Hesson has developed and created a masterful art and painting technique with true historical significance.' - Contemporary Artists Showcase for Dealers and Collectors
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Lineparties

Lineparties, n. pl. The social event that occurs while waiting in line to an Eating Club party at Princeton University; effectively replaces the actual Eating Club party that night as most people end up leaving the line.
Christopher: "Yooo, did you end up getting into the party at Colonial last night?"
Jill: "Nah, there were too many people trying to get in so I just settled for the Lineparties."
by ainsleypharaoh October 3, 2021
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