nonlinear
//ˌnɒnˈlɪniər//
Adjective
nonlinearCanonical form
more nonlinearComparative
most nonlinearSuperlative
1
Not arranged in or following a straight line or sequential order; not proportional or directly related.
The film has a nonlinear narrative that jumps between different time periods.
2
(Mathematics) Describing an equation, function, or system whose output is not directly proportional to its input.
The professor explained how to solve nonlinear equations using numerical methods.
3
(Of a narrative or process) Not following a chronological or logical sequence; jumping between different points in time or order.
The film uses a nonlinear narrative, jumping between the past and present.