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nonlinear

nonlinear In learning and other natural systems, nonlinear refers to change that is not proportional to the input or starting conditions.

In learning and other natural systems, nonlinear refers to change that is not proportional to the input or starting conditions. Small differences can sometimes lead to very different outcomes over time, producing complex but not purely random patterns.

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Drafting source: U.S. National Library of Medicine. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), 2026 descriptor edition. “Nonlinear Dynamics” (D017711).
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