Printer Friendly
Dictionary, Encyclopedia and Thesaurus - The Free Dictionary
1,527,478,974 visitors served.
forum mailing list For webmasters
?
New: Language forums
Dictionary/
thesaurus
Medical
dictionary
Legal
dictionary
Financial
dictionary
Acronyms
 
Idioms
Encyclopedia
Wikipedia
encyclopedia
?

nonparallel

   Also found in: Encyclopedia, Wikipedia 0.07 sec.
adj.1.not parallel; - of lines or linear objects. Opposite of parallel.
2.(Computers) Not using parallel processing; - of computers.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.nonparallel - of or relating to the sequential performance of multiple operations; "serial processing"
in series, serial
computer science, computing - the branch of engineering science that studies (with the aid of computers) computable processes and structures
asynchronous - not synchronous; not occurring or existing at the same time or having the same period or phase
2.nonparallel - (of e.g. lines or paths) not parallel; converging
oblique - slanting or inclined in direction or course or position--neither parallel nor perpendicular nor right-angled; "the oblique rays of the winter sun"; "acute and obtuse angles are oblique angles"; "the axis of an oblique cone is not perpendicular to its base"


How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content.
?Page tools
Printer friendly
Cite / link
Email
Feedback
Add definition
? Mentioned in
 
Dictionary/thesaurus browser? ? Full browser
 
 
Dictionary, Thesaurus, and Translations
?

Disclaimer | Privacy policy | Feedback | Copyright © 2009 Farlex, Inc.
All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional. Terms of Use.