French Meaning of parallel

parallèle

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Definitions and Meaning of parallel in English

Wordnet

parallel (n)

something having the property of being analogous to something else

an imaginary line around the Earth parallel to the equator

(mathematics) one of a set of parallel geometric figures (parallel lines or planes)

Wordnet

parallel (v)

be parallel to

make or place parallel to something

duplicate or match

Wordnet

parallel (a)

being everywhere equidistant and not intersecting

Wordnet

parallel (s)

of or relating to the simultaneous performance of multiple operations

Webster

parallel (a.)

Extended in the same direction, and in all parts equally distant; as, parallel lines; parallel planes.

Having the same direction or tendency; running side by side; being in accordance (with); tending to the same result; -- used with to and with.

Continuing a resemblance through many particulars; applicable in all essential parts; like; similar; as, a parallel case; a parallel passage.

Webster

parallel (n.)

A line which, throughout its whole extent, is equidistant from another line; a parallel line, a parallel plane, etc.

Direction conformable to that of another line,

Conformity continued through many particulars or in all essential points; resemblance; similarity.

A comparison made; elaborate tracing of similarity; as, Johnson's parallel between Dryden and Pope.

Anything equal to, or resembling, another in all essential particulars; a counterpart.

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.

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. They are roughly parallel to the line of outer defenses of the fortress.

A 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.

That arrangement of an electrical system in which all positive poles, electrodes, terminals, etc., are joined to one conductor, and all negative poles, etc., to another conductor; -- called also multiple. Opposed to series.

Webster

parallel (v. t.)

To place or set so as to be parallel; to place so as to be parallel to, or to conform in direction with, something else.

Fig.: To make to conform to something else in character, motive, aim, or the like.

To equal; to match; to correspond to.

To produce or adduce as a parallel.

Webster

parallel (v. i.)

To be parallel; to correspond; to be like.

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