nonlinearity
/ˌnɒnlɪniˈærɪti/
a relationship where output is not directly proportional to input
nonlinearity in a sentence
“Climate change exhibits nonlinearity, where small changes can have massive effects.”
Origin of nonlinearity
Latin non not + linearis belonging to a line
Related Words
antifragility
the property of systems that benefit from shocks and volatility
critical mass
the minimum amount required to start or maintain a venture
tipping point
the point at which a series of small changes becomes significant enough to cause a larger change
entropy
a measure of disorder or randomness in a system
homeostasis
the tendency toward a stable equilibrium
redundancy
the inclusion of extra components for reliability