nontrivial
Americanadjective
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not trivial.
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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.
Etymology
Origin of nontrivial
Example Sentences
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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 • Nov. 25, 2024
Not all struggle, but a disproportionate number pay a nontrivial psychological price.
From Salon • May 1, 2022
As Wachter dryly put it, “It’s nontrivial to go give boosters to 200 million people.”
From Seattle Times • Aug. 6, 2021
“There’s a nontrivial chance this could go to the Supreme Court,” says Kevin Bell of the nonprofit organization Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility.
From Scientific American • Jun. 15, 2021
Not until the middle of the next week, however, did a nontrivial idea emerge.
From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson
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