nonlinear

BrE /nɒnˈliːn.iər/ AmE /ˌnɑːnˈlin.i.ər/

adjective en → es

1 NOT STRAIGHT [attributive / predicative] B2

not arranged in a straight line or following a direct path; not linear

no lineal, no recto

  • a nonlinear pattern/course

Collocations nonlinear relationship · nonlinear equation

  • The graph shows a nonlinear increase in sales.

    El gráfico muestra un aumento no lineal en las ventas.

2 NOT SEQUENTIAL [attributive / predicative] C1

not following a sequence or order; not linear

no secuencial, no ordenado

  • a nonlinear narrative/story

Collocations nonlinear thinking · nonlinear development

  • The film has a complex, nonlinear plot.

    La película tiene una trama compleja y no secuencial.