Par′allelism, state of being parallel: resemblance: comparison: likeness of form or meaning, as of two statements, clauses, or verses.- adj. to place so as to be parallel: to correspond, or to make to correspond, to:- pr.p. a line equi-distant from another at all points: a line drawn across a map or round a globe at right angles to the axis, marking latitude: likeness: a comparison: counterpart: ( pl.) trenches, dug parallel to the outline of a besieged fortress to protect the besiegers ( mil.).- v.t. side by side: ( geom.) extended in the same direction and equi-distant in all parts: with the same direction or tendency: running in accordance with: resembling in all essential points: like or similar.- n. To be parallel to correspond to be likeĬhambers 20th Century Dictionary (0.00 / 0 votes) Rate this definition: To place or set so as to be parallel to place so as to be parallel to, or to conform in direction with, something elseįig.: To make to conform to something else in character, motive, aim, or the like
They are roughly parallel to the line of outer defenses of the fortressĪ character consisting of two parallel vertical lines (thus, ) used in the text to direct attention to a similarly marked note in the margin or at the foot of a page
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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. One of the imaginary circles on the surface of the earth, parallel to the equator, marking the latitude also, the corresponding line on a globe or map Having the same direction or tendency running side by side being in accordance (with) tending to the same result - used with to and withĬontinuing a resemblance through many particulars applicable in all essential parts like similar as, a parallel case a parallel passageĪ line which, throughout its whole extent, is equidistant from another line a parallel line, a parallel plane, etcĭirection conformable to that of another line,Ĭonformity continued through many particulars or in all essential points resemblance similarityĪ comparison made elaborate tracing of similarity as, Johnson's parallel between Dryden and PopeĪnything equal to, or resembling, another in all essential particulars a counterpart Webster Dictionary (5.00 / 1 vote) Rate this definition:Įxtended in the same direction, and in all parts equally distant as, parallel lines parallel planesĮtymology: Involving the processing of multiple tasks at the same time Said of a pair of lines: that they either do not intersect or they coincide Having the same overall direction the comparison is indicated with "to". The horizontal lines on my notebook paper are parallel. To compare or liken something to something else.Įqually distant from one another at all points. Of a process etc: To be analogous to something else. Of a path etc: To be parallel to something else. To construct something parallel to something else. Something identical or similar in essential respects The 31st parallel passes through the center of my town.Īn arrangement of electrical components such that a current flows along two or more paths see in parallel Wiktionary (0.00 / 0 votes) Rate this definition:Įtymology: From παράλληλος, from παρά + ἄλληλος, along each other