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Nonlinearity (disambiguation)

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Nonlinear generally refers to a situation that has a disproportionate cause and effect.[1]
Description: 

A->B     -linear                     B
                                 A<       -nonlinear
                                     C

[edit] Manifestations

  • Nonlinearity, in mathematics, indicates systems represented systems whose behavior is not expressible as a linear function of its descriptors
  • Nonlinear optics, in physics, examines the properties of light in media in which the polarization responds nonlinearly to the electric field.
  • Nonlinear (arts), in the arts, is a word used to describe events portrayed in a non-chronological manner
  • Linearity (computer and video games), in computer and video games, implies that the order of gameplay events is determined
  • Non-linear editing system, a film and video editing term
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