non-linear

non--lin·e·ar

N n

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [nohn ohb-stahn-te lin-ee-er]
- /noʊn oʊbˈstɑn tɛ ˈlɪn i ər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [nohn ohb-stahn-te lin-ee-er]
- /noʊn oʊbˈstɑn tɛ ˈlɪn i ər/

Definitions of non-linear word

adjective non-linear of, consisting of, or using lines: linear design. 1
adjective non-linear pertaining to or represented by lines: linear dimensions. 1
adjective non-linear extended or arranged in a line: a linear series. 1
adjective non-linear involving measurement in one dimension only; pertaining to length: linear measure. 1
adjective non-linear of or relating to the characteristics of a work of art in which forms and rhythms are defined chiefly in terms of line. 1
adjective non-linear having the form of or resembling a line: linear nebulae. 1

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Origin of non-linear

First appearance:

before 1635

One of the 43% oldest English words

First recorded in 1635-45, linear is from the Latin word līneāris of, belonging to lines. See line1, -ar1

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Parts of speech for Non-linear

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non-linear popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 59% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

non-linear usage trend in Literature

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