nichtlinear
Translation
nonlinear
Examples
Das ist eine nichtlineare Gleichung.
That is a nonlinear equation.
Der Prozess hat eine nichtlineare Entwicklung.
The process has a nonlinear development.
Grammar Patterns
((as an adjective before a noun)) a nonlinear ... That is a nonlinear equation.
((as a predicative adjective)) ... is nonlinear The development is nonlinear.
Similar Words
Synonyms: complex, irregular; Antonyms: linear, straight
Etymology
Composed of 'nicht' (not) and 'linear' (linear).
Memory Tips
Remember it as 'not linear'. Picture a graph that is a curve instead of a straight line.