nonparallel

An obsolete adjective meaning 'not parallel' or 'not having a counterpart'; rarely used in modern English.

• 🇪🇸Adjetivo que describe algo que no es paralelo en geometría o que no tiene equivalente o comparación; también se usa para indicar singularidad o falta de semejanza.

1. Sequential operations C1 formal

   Relating to the sequential performance of multiple operations, where tasks are executed one after another rather than simultaneously.

   • The system uses a nonparallel processing approach for data analysis.
   • Nonparallel execution of tasks can simplify debugging.
   • In nonparallel computing, each instruction is processed in order.

   🇪🇸no paralelo (en secuencia)

   Sinónimos: consecutivesequentialserialsuccessive

   Antónimos: parallel

2. Converging lines or paths B2 formal

   Describing lines or paths that are not parallel and may converge or intersect.

   • The two roads are nonparallel and meet at the town square.
   • Nonparallel lines in geometry can intersect at a single point.
   • The artist used nonparallel strokes to create depth in the painting.

   🇪🇸no paralelo (que converge)

   Sinónimos: concurrentconvergentcrossingintersectingmeetingmerging

• more nonparallel comparative form
• most nonparallel superlative form