How Do You Spell PARALLEL?

1. Parallel is an adjective and noun that refers to objects, lines, or activities running or progressing side by side, maintaining a consistent distance or direction while never intersecting or crossing over. In a literal sense, it represents the state of two or more entities existing in a harmonious, equidistant, and non-intersecting manner.

   As an adjective, parallel can describe the relationship between two or more lines that remain equidistant and never converge, or the state of occurring at the same time or to similar degrees. This term can be employed to characterize the existence of two or more things that mirror each other or have similar characteristics, such as parallel ideas, theories, or outcomes. In mathematics and geometry, the concept of parallel is vital when discussing the direction or trajectory of lines that remain equidistant from each other across their entire length.

   As a noun, parallel refers to a comparison or analogy drawn between two or more things for the purpose of illustrating similarities or highlighting connections. It can also signify something that is comparable or equivalent to another in terms of importance, significance, or quality. Parallel can also denote a situation where two or more entities or events occur simultaneously or share common traits. In computer science, parallel computing refers to the execution of multiple tasks or processes simultaneously, allowing for increased speed and efficiency in solving complex problems.

2. • Lying side by side, and having always an equal distance from one another; having the same direction; equal in all essential points; like; similar.

   • A line which is equidistant from another line throughout its whole length; a line on the globe marking latitude; anything equal to another in all essentia] particulars; resemblance; a comparison made.

   • To place or set so as to be parallel; to equal; to resemble; to compare.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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The word "parallel" has its roots in the Latin word "parallelus", which came from the Greek word "parallēlos". In Greek, "parallēlos" is derived from the combination of "para" meaning "beside" or "alongside" and "allēlōn" meaning "one another". Therefore, the etymology of the word "parallel" suggests a meaning of something running alongside or in a similar direction to another.

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Plural form of PARALLEL is PARALLELS

Conjugate verb Parallel

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