parallel
adj.
equidistant, aligned, even, equal; analogous, similar
v.
be equal, be equivalent; correspond, be similar, be analogous
n.
equidistant at all points; corresponding, similar
Parallel
parallel
adv.
equidistantly, in a parallel manner; similarly, correspondingly, in a suitable manner
adj.
parallel, equidistant, aligned; analogous, similar
parallel
adj.
parallel
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parallel
Parallel
(v. t.)
To produce or adduce as a 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.
(v. t.)
To equal; to match; to correspond to.
(v. t.)
Fig.: To make to conform to something else in character, motive, aim, or the like.
(v. i.)
To be parallel; to correspond; to be like.
(n.)
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.
(n.)
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.
(n.)
Direction conformable to that of another line,
(n.)
Conformity continued through many particulars or in all essential points; resemblance; similarity.
(n.)
Anything equal to, or resembling, another in all essential particulars; a counterpart.
(n.)
A line which, throughout its whole extent, is equidistant from another line; a parallel line, a parallel plane, etc.
(n.)
A comparison made; elaborate tracing of similarity; as, Johnson's parallel between Dryden and Pope.
(n.)
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.
(a.)
Having the same direction or tendency; running side by side; being in accordance (with); tending to the same result; -- used with to and with.
(a.)
Extended in the same direction, and in all parts equally distant; as, parallel lines; parallel planes.
(a.)
Continuing a resemblance through many particulars; applicable in all essential parts; like; similar; as, a parallel case; a parallel passage.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), edited by Noah Porter.
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