adjective
- not lying in a single plane; having parts that extend in different planes
Usage: mathematics; geometry; chemistry
Examples
- The nonplanar molecule has atoms arranged in three dimensions.
- This nonplanar graph cannot be drawn on paper without crossing edges.
- The architect designed a nonplanar roof with multiple angled surfaces.
- Nonplanar structures are common in organic chemistry.
- The nonplanar configuration gives the compound its unique properties.
- Engineers must consider nonplanar forces in bridge design.