Parallel
[n] something having the property of being analogous to something else
[n] an imaginary line around the Earth parallel to the equator
[adj] being everywhere equidistant and not intersecting; "parallel lines never converge"; "concentric circles are parallel"; "dancers in two parallel rows"
[adj] (computer science) of or relating to the simultaneous performance of multiple operations; "parallel processing"
[v] make or place parallel to something; "They paralleled the ditch to the highway."
[v] be parallel to; "Their roles are paralleled by ours"
[v] duplicate or match; "The polished surface twinned his face and chest in reverse"
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Synonyms
analog, analogue, antiparallel, collateral, collimate, duplicate, in parallel(p), latitude, line of latitude, nonconvergent, nonintersecting, parallel of latitude, synchronal, synchronic, synchronous, twin
Related Terms
abri, accessory, accompanying, accord, admit of comparison, aeronautical chart, affiliate, affiliated, agnate, agree, agree with, akin, align, aligned, alike, allied, ally, alter ego, amount to, analogical, analogize, analogon, analogous, analogue, analog