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nonlinear

1 of 1adjective
/nɑnˈlɪniɚ/
Forms:more nonlinear,most nonlinear
1

not following a straight or predictable line, sequence, or pattern

  • The growth of the economy is often nonlinear, influenced by numerous factors.
  • In nonlinear storytelling, the plot may jump between different time periods.
  • Nonlinear equations are more complex and may have multiple solutions.
  • Her thought process is nonlinear, often jumping from one idea to another.
  • The relationship between effort and reward in entrepreneurship is often nonlinear, with big successes sometimes coming after many failures.
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