Nonlinear

Word NONLINEAR
Character 9
Hyphenation nonlinear
Pronunciations N/A

Definitions and meanings of "Nonlinear"

What do we mean by nonlinear?

Not in a straight line. adjective

Occurring as a result of an operation that is not linear. adjective

Containing a variable with an exponent other than one. Used of an equation. adjective

Of or relating to a system of equations whose effects are not proportional to their causes. Such a set of equations can be chaotic. adjective

Of or relating to a device whose behavior is described by a set of nonlinear equations and whose output is not proportional to its input. adjective

Of or relating to the output of such a device. adjective

Not linear; in mathematics, not of the first degree.

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. adjective

Containing variables of greater than the first degree; -- of an equation. Opposite of linear. adjective

Represented by equations containing variables of greater than the first degree; -- of physical processes or relationships. Opposite of linear. adjective

Not lying on a straight line adjective

Whose atoms do not lie in a straight line adjective

Having a product of independent variables, or a variable with an exponent not equal to one adjective

Whose output is not directly proportional to its input adjective

Erratic and unpredictable; tending to jump back and forth adjective

Designating or involving an equation whose terms are not of the first degree adjective

(of a set of points) Not lying on a straight line.

(of a molecule) Whose atoms do not lie in a straight line.

(of a function) Having a product of independent variables, or a variable with an exponent not equal to one.

(of a system) Whose output is not directly proportional to its input.

Erratic and unpredictable; tending to jump back and forth.

To freak out, to crack under stress or pressure. Specialized vocabulary used by scientists and engineers. Urban Dictionary

Not simple, not easy to resolve. Comes from math: whenever you see the word "linear", you know it's easy. This word is not restricted to use in math. Urban Dictionary

A reaction that is out of measure with its impetus. Urban Dictionary

The sudden, unexplainable, transition of wood, metal, plastic, concrete into an explosive state. Example: OH NOES!! MY DESK IS SUFFERING FROM NONLINEAR CATASTROPHIC STRUCTURAL EXASPERATION!!! Urban Dictionary

Synonyms and Antonyms for Nonlinear

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The word "nonlinear" in example sentences

I am quite familiar with the standard scientific application of 'irreducible complexity' in nonlinear science. ❋ Unknown (2005)

I am quite familiar with the standard scientific application of ˜irreducible complexity 'in nonlinear science. ❋ Unknown (2005)

My research in nonlinear optics continued with special emphasis on interactions of picosecond and femtosecond laser pulses with condensed matter and of collision-induced optical coherences. ❋ Unknown (1981)

Digital-power mavens also brag about "nonlinear" - control approaches, but these loops prevent you from connecting a network analyzer on digital-power chips. ❋ Unknown (2010)

A further analysis, where G. Nicolis played a key role, showed that an unexpected phenomenon appeared while one considered the fluctuation problem in nonlinear systems far from equilibrium: the distribution law of fluctuations depends on their scale, and only "small fluctuations" follow the law proposed by Einstein. 29 After a prudent reception, this result is now widely accepted, and the theory of non-equilibrium fluctuations is fully developing now, so as to allow us to expect important results in the following years. ❋ Unknown (1977)

The U.S. tax code is highly complex (what mathematicians would call nonlinear and discontinuous) and small differences in your circumstances can make a big difference in determining whether converting is for you. ❋ Unknown (2010)

There have been hundreds of manpower hours and computer resources spent on the so called nonlinear normal mode initialization NNMI procedure. ❋ Unknown (2007)

So the company uses a so-called nonlinear, or "frequency doubling," crystal. ❋ Unknown (2006)

I mean, now I can write things and write the software so that it's completely nonlinear, which is really fun for me. ❋ Unknown (2011)

Attractors and bifurcations are features of any system in which the dynamics are nonlinear, that is, in which there are strong interactions between variables. ❋ Unknown (2010)

One simple model for this is a wave equation known as the nonlinear Schrödinger equation (NLS), in which a normal and perfectly accountable (by the standard linear model) wave begins to 'soak' energy from the waves immediately fore and aft, reducing them to minor ripples compared to other waves. ❋ Unknown (2010)

So, if we replace our beam splitters with something called a nonlinear beam splitter, then the phase can be squeezed to the maximum extent. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The new method addresses the shortcomings of small apertures by taking advantage of the unusual properties of substances called nonlinear optical materials.

To do this Verdes used a theory known as nonlinear time-series analysis, whereby the existence of a slowly-varying driving force can be deduced without any knowledge of internal dynamics. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Furthermore, if the laser intensity is sufficient, we believe the atoms in this lattice will engage in so-called nonlinear behavior. ❋ Unknown (2008)

According to Ms. Brown, the superstar effect is especially pronounced when the rewards for the competition are "nonlinear," or there is an extra incentive to finish first. ❋ Jonah Lehrer (2010)

"You'd better stop interrupting, man. [Dave's] about [to go] [nonlinear]!" ❋ Tessa Who (2005)

y'' = -sin(y) <- The [nonlinear] pendulum. y'' = -y <- Linearized (nonrealistic) pendulum. "meselfs, I have girl troubles. I have no friends so I'm asking you, a known [dateless] loser." "Sounds pretty nonlinear. Unfortunately, I can only suggest you go [tensile] test yourself." ❋ Meselfs (2005)

Kyle: "Hey [Linda], have you got the time?" Linda: "[Eat a dick] Kyle" Brian: "nonlinear response there Linda. Its [9:30] Kyle" ❋ Jake Jeckle (2008)

Example: [OH NO]!! My [desk] is [suffering] from nonlinear catastrophic structural exasperation!!! ❋ Zacarias (2007)

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