non-euclidean

adjective, often capitalized E

non-eu·clid·e·an | \ ˌnän-yü-ˈkli-dē-ən

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Definition of non-euclidean

: not assuming or in accordance with all the postulates of Euclid's Elements non-euclidean geometry

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