nonlinear

Definition of nonlinear

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.
2.(Math.) Containing variables of greater than the first degree; - of an equation. Opposite of linear.
3.(Physics) Represented by equations containing variables of greater than the first degree; - of physical processes or relationships. Opposite of linear.

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