PARALLELS
(adj., noun, adj.sat, verb)Definitions
There are 8 meanings of the word
Parallels.
Parallels - as an adjective
Being everywhere equidistant and not intersecting
Example: "Parallel lines never converge"
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
perpendicular20oblique18Parallels - as a noun
Something having the property of being analogous to something else
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
analog7analogue9Hypernyms (Closely Related)
similarity15Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
An imaginary line around the earth parallel to the equator
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
latitude9line of latitudeparallel of latitudeHypernyms (Closely Related)
line4Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
(mathematics) one of a set of parallel geometric figures (parallel lines or planes)
Example: "Parallels never meet"
Parallels - as an adjective satellite
Of or relating to the simultaneous performance of multiple operations
Example: "Parallel processing"
Parallels - as a verb
Be parallel to
Example: "Their roles are paralleled by ours"
Make or place parallel to something
Example: "They paralleled the ditch to the highway"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
collimate13Duplicate or match
Example: "The polished surface twinned his face and chest in reverse"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
duplicate14twin7Example Sentences
"There are interesting parallels between the two novels."
"The artist drew intricate parallels on the canvas."
"The train tracks formed perfect parallels as far as the eye could see."
"He detailed the parallels and contrasts in their political ideologies."
"The twins have many parallels in their personalities."
Word Game Points
Is PARALLELS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, parallels is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PARALLELS has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.
Is PARALLELS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, parallels is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPARALLELS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.
Is PARALLELS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, parallels is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPARALLELS has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.
