nonlinear

non·lin·e·ar  (nn-ln-r)

adj.

1. Not in a straight line.

2. Mathematics

a. Occurring as a result of an operation that is not linear.

b. Containing a variable with an exponent other than one. Used of an equation.

3.

a. Of or relating to a system of equations whose effects are not proportional to their causes. Such a set of equations can be chaotic.

b. Of or relating to a device whose behavior is described by a set of nonlinear equations and whose output is not proportional to its input.

c. Of or relating to the output of such a device.

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nonlinear [nɒnˈlɪnɪə]

adj

1. not of, in, along, or relating to a line

2. (Performing Arts) denoting digital editing in which edits are saved on computer, rather than videotape, thus enabling further edits to be made

Thesaurus

Adj.

1.

nonlinear - designating or involving an equation whose terms are not of the first degree math, mathematics, maths - a science (or group of related sciences) dealing with the logic of quantity and shape and arrangement additive, linear - designating or involving an equation whose terms are of the first degree