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linearization
This term is primarily used in technical, mathematical, and academic registers. In engineering and physics, it describes a strategic simplification where a complex, curved relationship is treated as a straight line to make calculations manageable. This is a pragmatic approximation rather than an exact representation, often valid only within a small range of values.
In linguistics and narrative theory, the term shifts from a mathematical context to a structural one. It describes the transition from simultaneous, non-linear thought or conceptual mapping into a one-dimensional sequence of time or text. This highlights the constraint of human communication, which requires ideas to be delivered one after another rather than all at once.
Meanings
The process of approximating a nonlinear system or function by a linear one, typically by using a first-order Taylor series expansion around a specific operating point.
The act of arranging data, a sequence of events, or a narrative into a straight line or a sequential order.
The linearization of the plot transforms the fragmented timeline into a chronological sequence of events.
In linguistics, the process by which a multi-dimensional mental structure or a set of simultaneous semantic features is converted into a sequential string of spoken or written words.
Examples
The engineer performed a linearization of the nonlinear differential equation to simplify the control system analysis.
The engineer performed a linearization of the nonlinear differential equation to simplify the control system analysis.
We can achieve a better approximation by using linearization around the equilibrium point.
We can achieve a better approximation by using linearization around the equilibrium point.
I wonder if the linearization of this complex curve will introduce too much error into the final result.
I wonder if the linearization of this complex curve will introduce too much error into the final result.
The linearization of the plot makes the story much easier for the audience to follow.
The historian focused on the linearization of events to create a clear chronological timeline.
Let us try a linearization of the data set to see if a trend emerges.
Linearization is the process that turns a mental concept into a sequence of sounds.
The speaker struggled with the linearization of his thoughts during the heated debate.