non-linear (B2)
adjective
Definition
non-linear means (of a set of points) Not lying on a straight line. It can have more than one sense, so use the alternate meanings and examples to choose the meaning that matches your sentence.
Examples
The writer described the response as non-linear.
A non-linear tone can change the mood of a conversation.
The situation became non-linear after the announcement.
How to Use non-linear
- non-linear + noun (collocation)
- Use non-linear before a noun to describe that quality. — "The writer described a non-linear reaction."
- become non-linear (collocation)
- Use after become, seem, or be for a state or quality. — "The discussion became non-linear near the end."
Antonyms of non-linear
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