Pronunciation: /nɑnˈlaɪnər/
noun a person or thing that is not in a straight line or course
A1 A nonlinear is a type of function that does not follow a straight line.
A2 In mathematics, a nonlinear can be a complex equation with multiple variables.
B1 Scientists often encounter nonlinear relationships in their research, which can be challenging to analyze.
B2 Nonlinear dynamics is a field of study that focuses on systems that exhibit chaotic behavior.
C1 Understanding nonlinear systems requires advanced mathematical techniques and modeling approaches.
C2 Nonlinear optimization algorithms are used in various industries to solve complex problems efficiently.
adjective not consisting of or bounded by a straight line or lines
A1 I prefer linear storytelling over nonlinear narratives.
A2 The nonliner design of the website confused some users.
B1 The movie's nonliner plot kept me guessing until the end.
B2 The nonliner structure of the novel added depth to the story.
C1 The nonliner approach to problem-solving requires a different mindset.
C2 Her nonliner thinking led to innovative solutions in the project.
formal The nonliner nature of the data made it difficult to analyze using traditional statistical methods.
informal I can't make sense of this nonliner graph, it's so confusing.
slang This nonliner stuff is way over my head, I don't get it at all.
figurative The nonliner plot of the movie kept me on the edge of my seat, never knowing what would happen next.
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