nonlinear

British  

/ nɒnˈlɪnɪə /

adjective

1. not of, in, along, or relating to a line

2. denoting digital editing in which edits are saved on computer, rather than videotape, thus enabling further edits to be made

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Example Sentences

This approach relies on cascaded second-harmonic generation within nonlinear crystals, producing UV-C pulses that last only femtoseconds, less than 1 trillionth of a second.

From Science Daily

This nonlinear optical technique is capable of tracking electron motion on attosecond timescales.

From Science Daily

Instead, they interact intensely with one another as electrons move, ions shift, interfaces change, and even tiny differences in structure can trigger highly nonlinear responses.

From Science Daily

The AI can take nonlinear systems involving hundreds or even thousands of interacting variables and reduce them to simpler rules with far fewer dimensions.

From Science Daily

On a call with investors Thursday, Hill reminded investors that Nike’s recovery will be nonlinear, meaning some quarters will be stronger than others as new initiatives take hold.

From Barron's