nonlinear

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to or being a relationship or function that does not involve a straight line.

• Not following a straight line or a regular sequence.

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Antonyms

linear

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Rhymes

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linear

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Variants

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nonlinear , nonlinearities , nonlinearity , nonlinearly

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'nonlinearis', meaning 'not linear'.

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Trivia

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1. The Mandelbrot set is an example of a nonlinear mathematical object.

2. Nonlinear equations are often solved using numerical methods, such as the Newton-Raphson method.

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Related Concepts

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1. Linear: A relationship or function that can be represented by a straight line.

2. Nonlinear equation: An equation that cannot be represented by a straight line.

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In mathematics, nonlinear systems exhibit complex behavior, making them difficult to analyze and predict. Nonlinear equations are used to model real-world phenomena such as population growth, fluid dynamics, and electrical circuits.

How to Memorize "nonlinear"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a graph of a nonlinear function, such as a parabola, to help remember the concept.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'nonlinear' with 'complex' or 'irregular' to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'N-L-S' to remember that 'Nonlinear' systems are 'Not Linear Straightforward'.

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