non-linear
/nɒnˈlɪnɪə(r)/adjective
1
- not denoting, involving, or arranged in a straight line非线形的; 非直线的。
1.1
- Mathematics designating or involving an equation whose terms are not of the first degree【数】非线性的。
1.2
- Physics involving a lack of linearity between two related qualities such as input and output【物理】非线性的。
1.3
- Mathematics involving measurement in more than one dimension【数】多元（度量）的。
1.4
- not linear, sequential, or straightforward; random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。
2
- of or denoting digital editing whereby a sequence of edits is stored on computer as opposed to videotape, thus facilitating further editing（数字编辑）电脑储序的。
短语
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）。
派生词