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PARALLELS Synonyms

There are 16 synonyms of the word parallels. (exact relations)
There are 14 hypernyms of the word parallels. (close relations)
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analogies
nounn
noun

• an inference that if things agree in some respects they probably agree in others

• drawing a comparison in order to show a similarity in some respect

• the religious belief that between creature and creator no similarity can be found so great but that the dissimilarity is always greater; any analogy between God and humans will always be inadequate

correspondences
nounn
noun

• communication by the exchange of letters

• compatibility of observations

• the relation of corresponding in degree or size or amount

• (mathematics) an attribute of a shape or relation; exact reflection of form on opposite sides of a dividing line or plane

• similarity by virtue of corresponding

counterparts
nounn
noun

• a person or thing having the same function or characteristics as another

• a duplicate copy

equivalences
nounn
noun

• a state of being essentially equal or equivalent; equally balanced

• essential equality and interchangeability

• qualities that are comparable

likenesses
nounn
noun

• similarity in appearance or character or nature between persons or things

• picture consisting of a graphic image of a person or thing

matches
verb, nounv, n
noun

• lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction

• a formal contest in which two or more persons or teams compete

• a burning piece of wood or cardboard

• an exact duplicate

• the score needed to win a match

• a person regarded as a good matrimonial prospect

• a person who is of equal standing with another in a group

• a pair of people who live together

• something that resembles or harmonizes with

verb

• be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics

• provide funds complementary to

• bring two objects, ideas, or people together

• be equal to in quality or ability

• make correspond or harmonize

• give or join in marriage

• set into opposition or rivalry

• be equal or harmonize

• make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching

resemblances
nounn
noun

• similarity in appearance or external or superficial details

similarities
nounn
noun

• the quality of being similar

• a Gestalt principle of organization holding that (other things being equal) parts of a stimulus field that are similar to each other tend to be perceived as belonging together as a unit

analog
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adjective

• of a circuit or device having an output that is proportional to the input

noun

• something having the property of being analogous to something else

analogue
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective

• of a circuit or device having an output that is proportional to the input

noun

• something having the property of being analogous to something else

collimate
verbv
verb

• make or place parallel to something

• adjust the line of sight of (an optical instrument)

duplicate
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• something additional of the same kind

• a copy that corresponds to an original exactly

adjective satellite

• identically copied from an original

• being two identical

verb

• make or do or perform again

• duplicate or match

• make a duplicate or duplicates of

• increase twofold

latitude
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• the angular distance between an imaginary line around a heavenly body parallel to its equator and the equator itself

• freedom from normal restraints in conduct

• an imaginary line around the Earth parallel to the equator

• scope for freedom of e.g. action or thought; freedom from restriction

twin
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• either of two offspring born at the same time from the same pregnancy

• (astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Gemini

• a duplicate copy

• a waterfall in the Snake River in southern Idaho

adjective satellite

• being two identical

verb

• duplicate or match

• bring two objects, ideas, or people together

• grow as twins

• give birth to twins

line of latitude
nounn
noun

• an imaginary line around the Earth parallel to the equator

parallel of latitude
nounn
noun

• an imaginary line around the Earth parallel to the equator

Best Hypernyms For PARALLELS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for parallels, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (14)
agree check correspond fit gibe jibe match tally alter change figure line modify similarity
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