nonlinear

/ nɒnˈlɪnɪə /

adjective

1. not of, in, along, or relating to a line
2. denoting digital editing in which edits are saved on computer, rather than videotape, thus enabling further edits to be made

Example Sentences

The film is a rich blend of historicity and poetry, revealing Barbe-Nicole Ponsardin’s story in a nonlinear fashion that starts out deeply romantic, turning more pragmatic as she leans into her power as a businesswoman.

From Los Angeles Times

She was also interested in experimental ensemble theater and magical realism, in embodying narrative in complex and nonlinear ways.

From New York Times

Obviously, this show is hugely emotionally complex and I think one of its biggest successes is the way that it shows the sort of nonlinear effects of trauma.

From Salon

The neurons that add the most dimensional flexibility are the "nonlinear mixed selectivity" ones that can account for multiple independent variables without necessarily summing them.

From Science Daily

By combining highly specialized semiconductor materials and piezoelectric materials not typically used together, the researchers were able to generate giant nonlinear interactions between phonons.

From Science Daily