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PARALLEL

(adj., noun, adj.sat, verb, adverb)

Definitions

There are 9 meanings of the word Parallel.

How to pronounce parallel:

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Parallel - as an adjective

Being everywhere equidistant and not intersecting

Example: "Parallel lines never converge"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
perpendicularoblique

Parallel - as a noun

Something having the property of being analogous to something else

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
analoganalogue
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
similarity
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An imaginary line around the earth parallel to the equator

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
latitudeline of latitudeparallel of latitude
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
line
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

(mathematics) one of a set of parallel geometric figures (parallel lines or planes)

Example: "Parallels never meet"

Parallel - as an adjective satellite

Of or relating to the simultaneous performance of multiple operations

Example: "Parallel processing"

Parallel - as a verb

Be parallel to

Example: "Their roles are paralleled by ours"

Make or place parallel to something

Example: "They paralleled the ditch to the highway"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
collimate

Duplicate or match

Example: "The polished surface twinned his face and chest in reverse"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
duplicatetwin

Parallel - as an adverb

With a parallel relationship.

Example: "The road runs parallel to the canal."

Example Sentences

"The two rails of the train track run in parallel."
"In geometry, parallel lines never meet or intersect."
"The roads form a parallel route to the main highway."
"These two books have parallel storylines."
"The parallel between the two historical events is striking."
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Word Game Points

Is PARALLEL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, parallel is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PARALLEL has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is PARALLEL a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, parallel is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PARALLEL has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is PARALLEL a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, parallel is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PARALLEL has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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