Synonyms for Parallel
Top synonyms for “parallel”: analog, analogue, collimate, duplicate, latitude, line of latitude, parallel of latitude, twin, and 7 more below.
Definitions
- (noun)something having the property of being analogous to something else
- (noun)an imaginary line around the Earth parallel to the equator
- (noun)(mathematics) one of a set of parallel geometric figures (parallel lines or planes)“parallels never meet”
- (verb)make or place parallel to something“They paralleled the ditch to the highway”
- (verb)be parallel to“Their roles are paralleled by ours”
- (verb)duplicate or match“The polished surface twinned his face and chest in reverse”
- (adjective)being everywhere equidistant and not intersecting“parallel lines never converge”
- (adjective)of or relating to the simultaneous performance of multiple operations“parallel processing”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is another word for "parallel"?
Common synonyms for "parallel" include analog, analogue, collimate, duplicate, latitude, line of latitude. Our thesaurus lists 15 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What is the opposite of "parallel"?
Antonyms for "parallel" include oblique, perpendicular. Use opposites in songwriting to create contrast, tension, or surprise within a verse.
What does "parallel" mean?
something having the property of being analogous to something else
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