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nonlinear

Nonlinear (adj) means of a set of points, not lying on a straight line.

adj
1
Of a set of points, not lying on a straight line.
2
Of a molecule, whose atoms do not lie in a straight line.
3
Of a function, having a product of independent variables, or a variable with an exponent not equal to one.
4
Of a system, whose output is not directly proportional to its input.
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What is the meaning of nonlinear?

"nonlinear" (adj) means of a set of points, not lying on a straight line.

What are the different meanings of nonlinear?

"nonlinear" has 3 main meanings: 1. Of a set of points, not lying on a straight line; 2. Of a molecule, whose atoms do not lie in a straight line; 3. Of a function, having a product of independent variables, or a variable with an exponent not equal to one.

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