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Synonyms for Nonparallel (same or very similar meaning)

WordNet sense 1 (of or relating to the sequential performance of multiple operations):
serial

WordNet sense 2 (not synchronous; not occurring or existing at the same time or having the same period or phase):
asynchronous

WordNet sense 3 (slanting or inclined in direction or course or position--neither parallel nor perpendicular nor right-angled):
oblique


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