Found 2 items, similar to nonlinear.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: nonlinear nonlinear adj : designating or involving an equation whose terms are not of the first degree [ant: linear]
English → English (gcide) Definition: nonlinear nonlinear \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. [WordNet 1.5 +PJC] 2. (Math.) Containing variables of greater than the first degree; -- of an equation. Opposite of linear. [PJC] 3. (Physics) Represented by equations containing variables of greater than the first degree; -- of physical processes or relationships. Opposite of linear. [PJC]