parallel
pa
ˈpɛ
pe
ra
llel
ˌlɛl
lel
British pronunciation
/pˈæɹəlˌɛl/

Definition & Meaning of "parallel"in English

parallel
01

having an equal distance from each other at every point

collateral

parallel definition and meaning
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The two lines on the graph are parallel, indicating no change in their relationship.
02

occurring at the same time but independently of each other

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There were parallel developments in technology across different parts of the world during the 20th century.
03

having a comparable nature, structure, or function to something else

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Their experiences in different countries were surprisingly parallel.
04

transmitting multiple pieces of data at the same time using a connection with several pathways

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The system uses parallel communication to handle high-speed data transfers.
Parallel
01

a pair of geometric figures, such as lines or planes, that do not meet or intersect, no matter how far they are extended

parallel definition and meaning
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The two parallels in the diagram never intersect.
02

a resemblance or comparison between two things

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The psychologist drew a parallel between dreams and subconscious desires.
03

an imaginary line running horizontally around the Earth, used to measure distance north or south of the equator

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A parallel divides the Earth into northern and southern hemispheres.
04

a person or thing similar to another

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The new manager is a parallel to the previous one in terms of leadership style.
to parallel
01

to match something closely, suggesting similarity or equivalence

Transitive: to parallel sth
to parallel definition and meaning
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The new software update aims to parallel the functionality of its competitor's product.
02

to extend in the same direction and remain the same distance apart

Transitive: to parallel something linear
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The river parallels the road for several miles.
03

to position something so that it runs in the same direction and stays the same distance apart from something else

Transitive: to parallel two things | to parallel sth with sth
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She carefully paralleled the picture frames along the wall.
parallel
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in a straight line that does not meet or cross

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The two highways run parallel to each other for miles.
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