2syllables
non-linear
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non-linear is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, non-linear is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofnon-linear
1adjective
- (of a set of points) Not lying on a straight line.
- (of a molecule) Whose atoms do not lie in a straight line.
- (of a function) Having a product of independent variables, or a variable with an exponent not equal to one.
- (of a system) Whose output is not directly proportional to its input.
- Erratic and unpredictable; tending to jump back and forth.
Example: "a film with a nonlinear plot"
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