Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
parallel
Adjective / Noun / Verb
/ˈpær.ə.lel/
Definition
A line or surface that runs in the same direction as another line or surface and is always the same distance apart.
Examples
- The two roads run parallel to each other.
- She drew two parallel lines on the paper.
- The story draws a parallel between the two characters’ experiences.
Meaning
In a geometric context, parallel refers to two or more lines that never meet, regardless of how far they are extended. It can also refer to things that are similar or analogous in some way.
Synonyms
- Equidistant
- Analogous
- Similar
- Comparable
