linearize

verb

Etymology: Etymology tree English linear Proto-Indo-European *-id- Proto-Indo-European *-yéti Proto-Indo-European *-idyéti Proto-Hellenic *-íďďō Ancient Greek -ῐ́ζω (-ĭ́zō)bor. Late Latin -izōder. Middle French -iserbor. Middle English -isen English -ize English linearize From linear + -ize.

1. To render an object linear.
2. To treat in a linear manner.