parallel — extending in the same direction, equidistant at all points, and never converging or diverging
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: extending in the same direction, equidistant at all points, and never converging or diverging
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpærəˌlel/
Korean meaning: 평행한, 나란한
Korean pronunciation: 패러-렐 (강세: 패러)
Example Sentences
- My cooking skills parallel my driving skills - both are disasters waiting to happen!
- The two rivers run parallel for about 50 kilometers.
- There's a parallel between studying for exams and training for a marathon - both require endurance and the ability to cry while still moving forward.
parallel
ADJECTIVE//ˈpærəˌlel//
extending in the same direction, equidistant at all points, and never converging or diverging
extending in the same direction, equidistant at all points, and never converging or diverging
Barrels stand parallel, dressed in matching apparel!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Greek 'parallelos', composed of 'para-' (beside) and 'allelos' (one another), literally meaning 'beside one another'. The term was adopted into Latin and then into Middle English to describe lines or planes that run alongside each other without meeting.
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📝Examples
“My cooking skills parallel my driving skills - both are disasters waiting to happen!”
“The two rivers run parallel for about 50 kilometers.”
“There's a parallel between studying for exams and training for a marathon - both require endurance and the ability to cry while still moving forward.”
“Scientists are studying parallel evolution in different species.”
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