nonlinear
/ˌnɑnˈlɪniər/
adjective
- Not arranged in a straight line or in a simple, predictable sequence; involving complex relationships where effects are not proportional to causes.
- Climate change involves many nonlinear feedback loops.
- Nonlinear equations are harder to solve than linear ones.
- The movie's nonlinear plot jumps between different time periods.
- In storytelling or media: not following a chronological or straightforward order.
- Many video games offer nonlinear gameplay, letting players choose their own path.
- The novel uses a nonlinear narrative, starting at the end and working backward.
- Her nonlinear memoir weaves together memories from different decades.
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