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parallel

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Synonyms: paralel, parable, parallax, parallels, unparallel, parables, parelle, paralfl, parulel, paracel, paralell

Antonyms: paralel, parable, parallax, parallels, unparallel, parables, parelle, paralfl, parulel, paracel, paralell

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Adjective

  1. {{U|equally}} [[distant]] from one another at all points.
  2. Having the same overall [[direction]]; the comparison is indicated with "to".
  3. {{lb|en|hyperbolic geometry|said of a pair of lines}} Either not [[intersect]]ing, or [[coincide|coinciding]].<ref>[http://www.josleys.com/article_show.php?id=83 Jos Leys &mdash; ''The hyperbolic chamber''] (paragraph 8)</ref>
  4. {{lb|en|computing}} Involving the [[processing]] of [[multiple]] [[tasks]] at the same time.
  5. {{lb|en|figuratively}} [[analogous|Analogous]], [[similar]], [[comparable]].
  6. {{lb|en|science fiction|of realities, dimensions, timelines, etc.}} Coexisting but normally not interacting with the regular reality.

Adverb

  1. With a parallel [[relationship]].

Noun

  1. One of a set of parallel [[line]]s.
  2. Direction conformable to that of another line.
  3. {{senseid|en|Q146591}}{{lb|en|geography}} A line of [[latitude]].
  4. An arrangement of [[electrical]] [[component]]s such that a [[current]] flows along two or more paths; see [[in parallel]].
  5. Something identical or similar in essential respects.
  6. A comparison made; elaborate tracing of similarity.
  7. {{lb|en|military}} 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. {{lb|en|printing}} 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

  1. To [[construct]] or [[place]] something parallel to something else.
  2. Of a path etc: To be parallel to something else.
  3. Of a process etc: To be [[analogous]] to something else.
  4. To [[compare]] or [[liken]] something to something else.
  5. To make to conform to something else in character, motive, aim, etc.
  6. To equal; to match; to correspond to.
  7. To produce or adduce as a parallel.

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