Parallel

Quick meaning: Parallel is an adjective meaning Equally distant from one another at all points.

Meaning

Equally distant from one another at all points.

More Meanings

1. Having the same overall direction; the comparison is indicated with "to".
2. (hyperbolic geometry, said of a pair of lines) Either not intersecting, or coinciding.
3. (computing) Involving the processing of multiple tasks at the same time.
4. (figuratively) Analogous, similar, comparable.
5. (science fiction, of realities, dimensions, timelines, etc.) Coexisting but normally not interacting with the regular reality.
6. With a parallel relationship.
7. One of a set of parallel lines.

Example Sentences

a parallel algorithm

the parallel lives of two citizens

The two railway lines are parallel.

The horizontal lines on my notebook paper are parallel.

Word Forms

• paralell
• parallels
• paralleling
• paralleled

Synonyms for parallel

Depending on context, synonyms include collateral, analog, synchronic, synchronous, duplicate, latitude.

Antonyms for parallel

Common opposites include antiparallel, perpendicular, skew, serial, sequential, oblique.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include synchronal, synchronic, synchronous, collateral, duplicate, analog.

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