Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

linearization

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.85 in modern English

Syllables: lin-eariza-tion
IPA

22

Scrabble Score

13

Letters

3

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The modification of a system such that its output is linearly dependent on its input

noun

A linear approximation of a non-linear system

noun

The conversion of a looped DNA molecule into a linear one

Etymology

From linear + -ization or linearize + -ation.

Inflected Forms

linearizations (plural) linearisation (alternative)

Derived Forms

colinearization quasilinearization

Frequently Paired Words

linearize

Questions

What does linearization mean?: The modification of a system such that its output is linearly dependent on its input
Where does linearization come from?: From linear + -ization or linearize + -ation.

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