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nonparallel

/ˌnɑːnˈpær.ə.lɛl/
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• adjective

1

Not extending in the same direction or not remaining equidistant at all points; tending to converge or intersect (of lines, planes, or surfaces).

Example

"A trapezoid is a four-sided geometric figure characterized by one pair of parallel sides and one pair of nonparallel sides."

2

Lacking corresponding grammatical structure, pattern, or equivalence between related elements or processes.

Example

"The editor revised the sentence to fix the awkward nonparallel phrasing in the bulleted list."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'nonparallel' with 'unparalleled'; 'nonparallel' describes lines or structures that are not equidistant or aligned, whereas 'unparalleled' means having no equal or match in quality or degree.

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• Nearby Words

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Nonparallel. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/nonparallel
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