adjective
- not parallel; not extending in the same direction and maintaining a constant distance apart
Usage: geometry; technical
Examples
- The nonparallel lines will eventually intersect at some point.
- The architect designed nonparallel walls to create an interesting angular space.
- In geometry class, we studied the properties of nonparallel line segments.
- The nonparallel tracks caused the train to derail.
- The artist used nonparallel brushstrokes to create texture in the painting.
- The nonparallel beams in the ceiling gave the room a unique appearance.