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Parallel
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Meanings of Parallel
Adjective
- Equally distant from one another at all points.
- Having the same direction.
Verb
- To place something next to something else so they are the same distance apart.
- To compare two things to show how they are alike.
Noun
- One of a set of parallel lines.
- A line of latitude.
- Something similar in important ways.
- A comparison made to show how things are alike.
Adverb
- In a way that keeps the same distance from something else.
Explanation of the word: Parallel
Parallel means two lines that are next to each other and never touch. Imagine two train tracks that go on and on, they stay the same distance apart.
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Translations for the word: Parallel
hindi
समानांतर (samaanantar)
samaanantar
समान रेखाएँ (samaan rekhaen)
samaan rekhaen
समानांतर (samaanantar)
samaanantar
Antonyms for the word: Parallel
Frequently Asked Questions about the word: Parallel
What does 'parallel' mean?
The word 'parallel' means two lines or things that are the same distance apart and never meet, like the lines on a piece of paper.
How do you pronounce 'parallel'?
You say 'parallel' like this: par-uh-lel.
What is the origin of the word 'parallel'?
The word 'parallel' comes from the Greek word 'parallelos', which means 'beside one another'.
What is the meaning of 'parallel' in Kannada?
The word 'parallel' in Kannada is 'ಸಮಾನಾಂತರ' (Samānāntara).