Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
nonparallel
Adjective
/nɒnˈpɛrəˌlɛl/
Definition
Not extending in the same direction or not having the same distance continually between them.
Examples
- The two roads are nonparallel, leading in different directions.
- Her views on the subject are nonparallel to the mainstream perspective.
Meaning
The term ‘nonparallel’ describes lines, paths, or processes that do not run alongside or maintain equal distance from each other. In various contexts, it can refer to systems, arguments, or trends that diverge rather than align.
Synonyms
- divergent
- unequal
- disparate
- asymmetrical
