WordNet-Online
Free dictionary and thesaurus of English. Definitions, synonyms, antonyms and more...
Hint: double-click any word to get it searched!

	Enter your search terms Submit search form
	Web www.wordnet-online.com

Definitions from WordNet

Definitions from the Web

Nonlinear

Adjective:

1. Not following a direct or predictable line, sequence, or course.
2. Denoting or involving systems, equations, or functions that do not satisfy the principle of linearity.

Examples:

• The nonlinear story kept the readers guessing until the end.
• Nonlinear systems can exhibit chaotic behavior.

Noun:

1. A demonstration or an example of nonlinear behavior.

Example:

• The chaotic pendulum is a well-known nonlinear phenomenon.

Related Products:

Find books about nonlinear systems and chaos theory on Amazon.

Discover novels with nonlinear storytelling on Amazon.