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Meanings of non-linear in English

Not a linear function of the relevant variables.

Usage of non-linear in English
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Costings were estimated for different geographical coverage levels using non-linear cost functions.
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The nature of the melting is non-linear and is difficult to predict.
The Guardian
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The results reveal that uterine contractions are probably generated by non-linear processes.
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His responsibilities will include flow derivatives, exotics, structuring and non-linear corporate derivatives.
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We observed a non-linear association between maternal selenium status and TSH levels.
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It's up and down, non-linear and in truth it can be mayhem.
The Guardian
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Analyses were performed through Poisson regression models with distributed lag non-linear models.
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However, simple CRN give rise to non-linear polynomials that are difficult to resolve.
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The Company delivers media services for both linear and non-linear content.
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The aliens regard time as non-linear, and the language needed to reflect that.
Wired
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Oil prices are not inherently self-stabilising and display strongly non-linear and cyclical behaviour.
Reuters
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Results demonstrate the superiority of our non-linear model over the traditional linear method.
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Population PK analysis was performed by non-linear mixed-effect modelling using NONMEM.
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A significant, but non-linear, effect was found for emotional HRQL score on outcomes.
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The intervertebral disk ground substance was modeled with a non-linear hyperelastic polynomial law.
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The relations between the elements involved are non-linear and change continuously.
The Civilization of Illiteracy
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