Definition of Parallel
Parallel
par·al·lel
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
(of lines, shapes, or objects) extending side-by-side in the same direction, without touching or even having the possibility of touching, for a given distance;
e.g. The two lines are parallel, meaning they will never touch or intersect.
(noun)
something that is similar to, or mirroring, something else;
e.g. There were many parallels between the movie and real life, which is why we, as people, resonated with it so much.
(verb)
to be side by side with something;
e.g. The two yellow lines parallel each other on the road.
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