parallel

B1
Pronunciation
/ˈpæɹəˌlɛl/
Noun
8 definition(s)
1 Definition

One of a set of parallel lines.

2 Definition

Direction conformable to that of another line.

3 Definition

A line of latitude.

Example Sentences
  • The 31st parallel passes through the center of my town.
4 Definition

An arrangement of electrical components such that a current flows along two or more paths; see in parallel.

5 Definition

Something identical or similar in essential respects.

6 Definition

A comparison made; elaborate tracing of similarity.

Example Sentences
  • Johnson's parallel between Dryden and Pope
7 Definition

One of a series of long trenches constructed before a besieged fortress, by the besieging force, as a cover for troops supporting the attacking batteries. They are roughly parallel to the line of outer defenses of the fortress.

8 Definition

A character consisting of two parallel vertical lines, used in the text to direct attention to a similarly marked note in the margin or at the foot of a page.

Verb
7 definition(s)
1 Definition

To construct or place something parallel to something else.

2 Definition

Of a path etc: To be parallel to something else.

3 Definition

Of a process etc: To be analogous to something else.

4 Definition

To compare or liken something to something else.

5 Definition

To make to conform to something else in character, motive, aim, etc.

6 Definition

To equal; to match; to correspond to.

7 Definition

To produce or adduce as a parallel.

Adjective
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

Equally distant from one another at all points.

Example Sentences
  • The horizontal lines on my notebook paper are parallel.
2 Definition

Having the same overall direction; the comparison is indicated with "to".

Example Sentences
  • The two railway lines are parallel.
3 Definition

(hyperbolic geometry, said of a pair of lines) Either not intersecting, or coinciding.

4 Definition

Involving the processing of multiple tasks at the same time.

Example Sentences
  • a parallel algorithm
Adverb
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

With a parallel relationship.

Example Sentences
  • The road runs parallel to the canal.