nonlinear

• Qualifie un système, un processus ou une relation où l'effet n'est pas directement proportionnel à la cause ; souvent utilisé en mathématiques, en physique et en technique.

Describes a system, process, or relationship in which the output is not directly proportional to the input, often used in mathematics, physics, and engineering.

1. Not following a straight lineC1formalscientific

   Describing a relationship or system where the output is not directly proportional to the input, often involving equations of a degree higher than one.

   non linéaire

   • The scientist studied a nonlinear equation to model the population growth.
   • Nonlinear dynamics are crucial for understanding chaotic systems.
   • The relationship between stress and strain in this material is nonlinear.

   Synonymescurvedcurvilinear

   Antonymesdirectlinearproportional