My understanding is that the 'linear' terminology derives from the field of Linear Logic[1]. But, I am by no means an expert on theoretical computer science ety

My understanding is that the 'linear' terminology derives from the field of Linear Logic[1]. But, I am by no means an expert on theoretical computer science etymology! [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linear_logic https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linear_logic