What is another word for not parallel?
Pronunciation: [nˌɒt pˈaɹəlˌɛl] (IPA) 
When things are not parallel, they are askew, crooked, or slanted. Other synonyms include oblique, tilted, and canted. When lines or surfaces don't run parallel to one another, they may be described as skew, divergent, or nonconformant. In mathematics, the term skew or skewness is often used to describe the lack of parallelism between two lines or surfaces, and a slope may be used if the angles are different. When discussing grammar, nonparallelism or nonparallel structure may be used instead of the term "not parallel." Overall, there are many ways to describe something that is not parallel, depending on the context and particular situation.
