Definition of non-linear in English:

non-linear

adjective nɒnˈlɪnɪə

1Not arranged in a straight line.
非线形的；非直线的
Synonyms
unmethodical, uncoordinated, undirected, disorganized, unarranged, unplanned, unpremeditated, indiscriminate
1. 1.1Mathematics Denoting or involving an equation whose terms are not of the first degree.
  〔数〕非线性的
  Example sentencesExamples
  Norman decided to shift his field from gap and density theorems to non-linear differential equations, both ordinary and partial.
  The non-linear differential equation describing the growth of a biological population which he deduced and studied is now named after him.
  This approximation was adopted in the model because of the mathematical difficulties in solving non-linear systems of equations.
  It was then that he became aware of the mysteries underlying the subject of non-linear partial differential equations.
  He also investigated mathematical questions which were related to these applications, in particular writing important works on non-linear integral equations.
2. 1.2Physics Involving a lack of linearity between two related qualities such as input and output.
  〔物理〕非线性的
  a non-linear network
  Example sentencesExamples
  If matter is present where the photons cross, non-linear effects caused by accelerated electric charges may allow the photons to interact.
  Other non-linear factors also contribute to increase the resulting gain disparity between wavelengths.
  It will build on Hull's existing expertise in linear and non-linear acoustical properties of materials, aspects of outdoor acoustics and in silencer design and combustion noise.
  These indices characterize the relationship between linear elastic behaviour and non-linear behaviour of the material.
  He talked about proportionality in linear and non-linear relationships.
3. 1.3Mathematics Involving measurement in more than one dimension.
  〔数〕多元（度量）的
2Not sequential or straightforward.
非线性的；无序的；非直接的；任意的
Joyce's stream-of-consciousness, non-linear narrative
乔伊斯那无序的意识流叙述。
Example sentencesExamples
- The storyline jumps forward and backward in time in non-linear fragments.
- People leave the theatre either gleefully ruminating over what it all means, or cursing the day non-linear narrative was invented.
- Unfortunately, the film itself was a bit slow-paced and difficult to follow, with a non-linear narrative structure.
- The narrative technique is deliberately non-linear and complex, the language richly poetic and suffused with biblical references.
- But despite the fact that the missions make up a comprehensive story line, the game is entirely non-linear.
- I stress the fact that travel (as opposed, perhaps, to tourism) is a non-linear experience, and that travel narratives written in a non-linear way are generally the most engaging.
- Although the film begins with a gun pressed firmly against The Boss's skull and promises to unfold unpredictably, any thoughts of a non-linear narrative similar to that of Post Mortem soon fall by the wayside.
- Will UK readers cope with the experimental, non-linear narrative structure?
- Gondry, who is no stranger to playing with time, makes superb use of non-linear storytelling as he ingeniously whips through the story's physical and temporal, back-and-forth plot.
- The plot unravels episodically and in a non-linear fashion, with characters from one segment occasionally appearing in, or passing through, another.
- Some kind of story was being told but it was in a non-linear, fragmentary kind of way.
- The loose, non-linear narrative is almost poetic in the way that it is structured.
- His mastery over the craft of cinema is evidenced in the manner he has tightly woven the narrative, which in this case is a non-linear one.
- Sometimes these are the visual equivalent of a non-linear narrative.
- And the work also asks you to construct narrative in a completely non-linear way with no real direction towards ‘truth’.
- I enjoy the non-linear narrative and authentic representation of Mexican culture.
- The non-linear screenplay by Ring Lardner, Jr. (adapted from a novel by Richard Hooker) is filled with a lot of jokes and one liners that were highly amusing.
- Its central story is atmospheric and makes good use of non-linear storytelling without stepping over the line into pretension.
- I was thinking more along the lines of composing these non-linear narratives.
- As rock climbers, we are taught to think in linear and non-linear ways.
3Of or denoting digital editing whereby a sequence of edits is stored on computer as opposed to videotape.
（数字编辑）电脑储序的
Example sentencesExamples
- The key to all of this is non-linear computer editing.
- And you will need a three machine edit suite or a non-linear computer editing system to achieve this.
- The videotapes were digitized, and processed through a computer based non-linear video editing system.
- This has certainly been the case with non-linear digital editing systems.
- For editing non-linear computer editing is the only way to go.

Phrases

go non-linear

informal Become very excited or angry, especially about a particular obsession.
〈非正式〉（尤指对某种迷恋之物）变得兴奋（或恼怒）
don't mention the drug problem or he'll go non-linear for hours

Derivatives

non-linearity

noun

The idea of the loop brings to mind repetition, non-linearity and circular motion.
Example sentencesExamples
- She gives her narrative an ending, but uses the text to explore ideas of movement, transformation and non-linearity.
- The non-linearity of biochemical networks distinguishes their connectivity from those often studied in graph theory and requires a classification schema.
- Yet true to chaos theory, the appearance of non-linearity does not necessarily imply a lack of coherent structures.
- Much has been made of the film's structure, but I don't think its non-linearity really does much besides undercut any dramatic impact the film might have had.

non-linearly

adverb

As the number and types of storage devices continue to proliferate, the complexity of managing storage grows non-linearly.
Example sentencesExamples
- DVDs, on the other hand, can be viewed non-linearly.
- The energy matrix that binds her cells together responds non-linearly to force.
- Its main construct is that each panel portrays the exact same location and space at different, marked times, non-linearly.
- These two indices are non-linearly related to each other.

单词	non-linear
释义	Definition of non-linear in English: non-linear adjective nɒnˈlɪnɪə 1Not arranged in a straight line. 非线形的；非直线的 Synonyms unmethodical, uncoordinated, undirected, disorganized, unarranged, unplanned, unpremeditated, indiscriminate 1.1Mathematics Denoting or involving an equation whose terms are not of the first degree. 〔数〕非线性的 Example sentencesExamples Norman decided to shift his field from gap and density theorems to non-linear differential equations, both ordinary and partial. The non-linear differential equation describing the growth of a biological population which he deduced and studied is now named after him. This approximation was adopted in the model because of the mathematical difficulties in solving non-linear systems of equations. It was then that he became aware of the mysteries underlying the subject of non-linear partial differential equations. He also investigated mathematical questions which were related to these applications, in particular writing important works on non-linear integral equations. 1.2Physics Involving a lack of linearity between two related qualities such as input and output. 〔物理〕非线性的 a non-linear network Example sentencesExamples If matter is present where the photons cross, non-linear effects caused by accelerated electric charges may allow the photons to interact. Other non-linear factors also contribute to increase the resulting gain disparity between wavelengths. It will build on Hull's existing expertise in linear and non-linear acoustical properties of materials, aspects of outdoor acoustics and in silencer design and combustion noise. These indices characterize the relationship between linear elastic behaviour and non-linear behaviour of the material. He talked about proportionality in linear and non-linear relationships. 1.3Mathematics Involving measurement in more than one dimension. 〔数〕多元（度量）的 2Not sequential or straightforward. 非线性的；无序的；非直接的；任意的 Joyce's stream-of-consciousness, non-linear narrative 乔伊斯那无序的意识流叙述。 Example sentencesExamples The storyline jumps forward and backward in time in non-linear fragments. People leave the theatre either gleefully ruminating over what it all means, or cursing the day non-linear narrative was invented. Unfortunately, the film itself was a bit slow-paced and difficult to follow, with a non-linear narrative structure. The narrative technique is deliberately non-linear and complex, the language richly poetic and suffused with biblical references. But despite the fact that the missions make up a comprehensive story line, the game is entirely non-linear. I stress the fact that travel (as opposed, perhaps, to tourism) is a non-linear experience, and that travel narratives written in a non-linear way are generally the most engaging. Although the film begins with a gun pressed firmly against The Boss's skull and promises to unfold unpredictably, any thoughts of a non-linear narrative similar to that of Post Mortem soon fall by the wayside. Will UK readers cope with the experimental, non-linear narrative structure? Gondry, who is no stranger to playing with time, makes superb use of non-linear storytelling as he ingeniously whips through the story's physical and temporal, back-and-forth plot. The plot unravels episodically and in a non-linear fashion, with characters from one segment occasionally appearing in, or passing through, another. Some kind of story was being told but it was in a non-linear, fragmentary kind of way. The loose, non-linear narrative is almost poetic in the way that it is structured. His mastery over the craft of cinema is evidenced in the manner he has tightly woven the narrative, which in this case is a non-linear one. Sometimes these are the visual equivalent of a non-linear narrative. And the work also asks you to construct narrative in a completely non-linear way with no real direction towards ‘truth’. I enjoy the non-linear narrative and authentic representation of Mexican culture. The non-linear screenplay by Ring Lardner, Jr. (adapted from a novel by Richard Hooker) is filled with a lot of jokes and one liners that were highly amusing. Its central story is atmospheric and makes good use of non-linear storytelling without stepping over the line into pretension. I was thinking more along the lines of composing these non-linear narratives. As rock climbers, we are taught to think in linear and non-linear ways. 3Of or denoting digital editing whereby a sequence of edits is stored on computer as opposed to videotape. （数字编辑）电脑储序的 Example sentencesExamples The key to all of this is non-linear computer editing. And you will need a three machine edit suite or a non-linear computer editing system to achieve this. The videotapes were digitized, and processed through a computer based non-linear video editing system. This has certainly been the case with non-linear digital editing systems. For editing non-linear computer editing is the only way to go. Phrases go non-linear informal Become very excited or angry, especially about a particular obsession. 〈非正式〉（尤指对某种迷恋之物）变得兴奋（或恼怒） don't mention the drug problem or he'll go non-linear for hours Derivatives non-linearity noun The idea of the loop brings to mind repetition, non-linearity and circular motion. Example sentencesExamples She gives her narrative an ending, but uses the text to explore ideas of movement, transformation and non-linearity. The non-linearity of biochemical networks distinguishes their connectivity from those often studied in graph theory and requires a classification schema. Yet true to chaos theory, the appearance of non-linearity does not necessarily imply a lack of coherent structures. Much has been made of the film's structure, but I don't think its non-linearity really does much besides undercut any dramatic impact the film might have had. non-linearly adverb As the number and types of storage devices continue to proliferate, the complexity of managing storage grows non-linearly. Example sentencesExamples DVDs, on the other hand, can be viewed non-linearly. The energy matrix that binds her cells together responds non-linearly to force. Its main construct is that each panel portrays the exact same location and space at different, marked times, non-linearly. These two indices are non-linearly related to each other. adj.1 phr.
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