Nonparallel: meaning, definitions and examples
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nonparallel
[ nɒnˈpærəˌləl ]
mathematics, comparison
Nonparallel refers to lines, planes, or objects that do not run parallel to one another. In geometry, two lines are considered nonparallel if they intersect or would intersect if extended infinitely. This term can also be used in a broader sense to describe objects or concepts that are not comparable in terms of similarity or alignment.
Synonyms
asymmetrical, divergent, intersecting.
Examples of usage
- The two roads are nonparallel and will eventually meet.
- In the graph, the lines are clearly nonparallel.
- The ideas presented in the essays were nonparallel and showcased diverse perspectives.
Translations
Translations of the word "nonparallel" in other languages:
🇵🇹 não paralelo
🇮🇳 असमानांतर
🇩🇪 nicht parallel
🇮🇩 tidak paralel
🇺🇦 непаралельний
🇵🇱 nieparalelny
🇯🇵 非平行の
🇫🇷 non parallèle
🇪🇸 no paralelo
🇹🇷 paralel olmayan
🇰🇷 비평행의
🇸🇦 غير متوازي
🇨🇿 neparalelní
🇸🇰 neparalelný
🇨🇳 非平行的
🇸🇮 neparalen
🇮🇸 ekki samhliða
🇰🇿 параллельді емес
🇬🇪 არაპარალელური
🇦🇿 paralel olmayan
🇲🇽 no paralelo
Etymology
The word 'nonparallel' is formed from the prefix 'non-', which means 'not', and the word 'parallel', derived from the Latin 'parallēlus' which stems from the Greek 'parallēlos'. The prefix 'non-' has been utilized in the English language since the 14th century to negate the meaning of base words. 'Parallel' entered the English lexicon in the late 15th century and initially pertained to geometry and similar concepts. The combination of these elements creates a term used since the 19th century, typically within mathematical or logical discourse, to describe lines or concepts that do not show similarity or equivalency in their direction or properties. Over time, the use of nonparallel extends beyond strict geometrical contexts to include figurative applications in discussions about ideas or comparisons.