ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Nonlinear

Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective

Meaning

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

Definitions by Sense

Of a set of points, not lying on a straight line.
(chemistry) Of a molecule, whose atoms do not lie in a straight line.
(mathematics) Of a function, having a product of independent variables, or a variable with an exponent not equal to one.
Of a system, whose output is not directly proportional to its input.
Erratic and unpredictable; tending to jump back and forth.

Example Sentences

a film with a nonlinear plot

Word Forms

non-linear

Antonyms for nonlinear

Related Words

When Should You Use Nonlinear?

Use nonlinear when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does nonlinear mean?

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

What is a synonym for nonlinear?

The closest synonym depends on the sentence and intended sense.

What is the opposite of nonlinear?

Possible antonyms include linear, additive.

How do you use nonlinear in a sentence?

a film with a nonlinear plot

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ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Nonlinear

Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective

Meaning

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

Definitions by Sense

Of a set of points, not lying on a straight line.
(chemistry) Of a molecule, whose atoms do not lie in a straight line.
(mathematics) Of a function, having a product of independent variables, or a variable with an exponent not equal to one.
Of a system, whose output is not directly proportional to its input.
Erratic and unpredictable; tending to jump back and forth.

Example Sentences

a film with a nonlinear plot

Word Forms

non-linear

Antonyms for nonlinear

Related Words

When Should You Use Nonlinear?

Use nonlinear when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.

Practice This Word

Frequently Asked Questions

What does nonlinear mean?

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

What is a synonym for nonlinear?

The closest synonym depends on the sentence and intended sense.

What is the opposite of nonlinear?

Possible antonyms include linear, additive.

How do you use nonlinear in a sentence?

a film with a nonlinear plot

Sources & Attribution

FreeDictionaryAPI.com / Wiktionary · Original source · CC BY-SA 4.0

Dictionary data is provided by FreeDictionaryAPI.com and sourced from Wiktionary under its stated license.