nonlinear
adj.-
(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 . -
(Math.) Containing variables of greater than the first degree; -- of an equation. Opposite of
linear . -
(Physics) Represented by equations containing variables of greater than the first degree; -- of physical processes or relationships. Opposite of
linear .
