Word: nonlinear
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: non
lin
e
ar
Definition: Whose output is not directly proportional to its input.
Morphemes:
Affix: non-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Used in the sense of no or none to show lack of or failure to perform; or in the sense of not to negate the meaning of the word to which it is prefixed.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: nōn
Language: ML.
Decoded: non
Meaning: not
Affix: linear
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Of or relating to a class of polynomial of the form y = ax + b.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: līnea
Language: la
Decoded: linea
Meaning: line
Affix: -āris
Language: la
Decoded: -aris
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form an adjective, usually from a noun, indicating a relationship or a pertaining to.