nonlinear

nonlinear
nonlinear onlinear adj. 1. (Math.) Not depictable graphically as a straight line; not changing by a constant amount for each unit of time, distance, or other independent variable. Opposite of {linear}. [WordNet 1.5 +PJC]

2. (Math.) Containing variables of greater than the first degree; -- of an equation. Opposite of {linear}. [PJC]

3. (Physics) Represented by equations containing variables of greater than the first degree; -- of physical processes or relationships. Opposite of {linear}. [PJC]


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