nonlinear
adjective/nɒnˈlɪniər/
Frequency rank: #9,860 most common English word
Meaning
Not arranged in a straight line; not following a simple proportional or sequential pattern.
Example sentence
The relationship between effort and results is often nonlinear, meaning small changes can sometimes produce surprisingly large outcomes.
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