noun
- things, lines, or objects that are not parallel; entities that do not run in the same direction or maintain equal distance
Usage: plural form; technical or formal usage; often used in geometry, mathematics, or technical contexts
Examples
- In geometry class, we studied how nonparallels intersect at various angles.
- The two roads are nonparallels, eventually meeting at a junction downtown.
- The architect noted that the building's walls contained several nonparallels that created an unusual design.
- When lines are nonparallels, they will cross at some point unless extended infinitely.
- The engineer identified nonparallels in the structural beams that needed correction.