Definitions

1. adjective

extending or growing in a curve that is not a straight line; curved

“The sublinear growth of the population led to increased competition for resources.”

2. noun

a curve that is not a straight line

“The sublinear equation was used to model the population growth.”

3. noun

a function or relation that grows more slowly than a linear function or relation

“The sublinear complexity of the algorithm made it more efficient.”