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parallel

UK
/ˈpær.ə.lel/
US
/ˈpær.ə.lɛl/

Translations

parallelnoun
parallels
pl
UK
/ˈpær.ə.lɛl/
US
/ˈpɛr.əˌlɛl/
parallèleGéométrie.
He drew a parallel just below the original line on the graph paper.
Il a tracé une parallèle juste sous la ligne originale sur le papier millimétré.
parallèleGéographie.
The 49th parallel is a significant line of latitude that marks part of the border between the United States and Canada.
Le 49e parallèle est une ligne de latitude importante qui marque une partie de la frontière entre les États-Unis et le Canada.
parallèleSens figuré : point de comparaison ou de rapprochement.
There are many parallels between the two historical events.
Il y a de nombreux parallèles entre les deux événements historiques.
Synonyms
equivalent
counterpart
analog
correspondence
similarity
parallelverb
paralleled
Past Simple
paralleled
Past Participle
paralleling
Gerund
UK
/ˈpær.ə.ləl/
US
/ˈpær.əˌlɛl/
paralléliserSurtout en technique et en usage formel.
The engineer paralleled the new road with the existing railway line.
L'ingénieur a parallélisé la nouvelle route avec la voie ferrée existante.
Additional translations
paralléliserPar extension, pour mettre en relation ou en correspondance.
Synonyms
simulate
align
match
correspond
equate
paralleladjective
UK
/ˈpær.ə.lel/
US
/ˈpær.ə.lɛl/
Generally treated as non-gradable; comparative and superlative forms are rarely accepted.
The two companies had parallel strategies for expanding their market share.
Les deux entreprises avaient des stratégies parallèles pour accroître leur part de marché.
The two roads were parallel, running alongside each other for miles without ever meeting.
Les deux routes étaient parallèles, longeant l'une l'autre pendant des kilomètres sans jamais se rejoindre.
Synonyms
concurrent
corresponding
analogous
similar
equidistant
Antonyms
perpendicular

Definitions

parallelnoun
A line or plane that is equidistant from another at all points and never intersects it.
He drew a parallel just below the original line on the graph paper.
A similarity or comparison between two things.
There are many parallels between the two historical events.
A person or thing that is similar or analogous to another.
She is often seen as a parallel to her famous ancestor.
Each of the imaginary lines encircling the earth parallel to the equator, used to indicate latitude.
The 49th parallel is a significant line of latitude that marks part of the border between the United States and Canada.
parallelverb
To be similar or corresponding to something in a way that suggests a parallel.
The growth of the company parallels the increase in demand for its products.
To place or arrange something so that it runs alongside something else.
The engineer paralleled the new road with the existing railway line.
paralleladjective
Extending in the same direction, equidistant at all points, and never converging or diverging.
The two roads were parallel, running alongside each other for miles without ever meeting.
Having similar or comparable parts, functions, or characteristics.
The two companies had parallel strategies for expanding their market share.
Occurring or existing at the same time or in a similar way; corresponding.
The parallel events in the two countries highlighted the global nature of the issue.
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