nontrivial

American  

[non-triv-ee-uhl] / nɒnˈtrɪv i əl /

adjective

1. not trivial.

2. Mathematics. noting a solution of a linear equation in which the value of at least one variable of the equation is not equal to zero.

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Etymology

Origin of nontrivial

First recorded in 1910–15; non- + trivial

Example Sentences

This revolutionary field still faces many challenges, including the nontrivial task of convincing stem cells to differentiate into desired cell types for treatment.

From Science Daily

"These data suggest that there may be nontrivial rates of pregnancy after tubal sterilization."

From Salon

“These data suggest that there may be nontrivial rates of pregnancy after tubal sterilization,” the researchers concluded in the study.

From Salon

Certainly, significant percentages of the electorate would welcome that, but the same polling indicates that nontrivial percentages would also be enraged.

From Slate

“This was the first nontrivial answer anybody provided to why the Kelvin wave should exist,” Biello said.

From Scientific American