nonlinear

CEFRB2

/nɑˈnlɪˌniər/

adjective

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Not following a straight line or simple sequence.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Of a function, having a product of independent variables, or a variable with an exponent not equal to one.

Examples

  • In general, little is known about nonlinear second order differential equations.

  • "Nonlinear" does NOT mean "nonconvex".

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. Of a molecule, whose atoms do not lie in a straight line.

  2. Not lying on a straight line.

  3. Of a set of points, not lying on a straight line.

More examples

In context

  • a film with a nonlinear plot

Antonyms

Quick test

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Origin

adjective

From non- + linear.