The meaning of PARALLEL is extending in the same direction, everywhere equidistant, and not meeting. How to use parallel in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Parallel.

PARALLEL definition: extending in the same direction, equidistant at all points, and never converging or diverging. See examples of parallel used in a sentence.

PARALLEL definition: 1. If two or more lines, streets, etc. are parallel, the distance between them is the same all…. Learn more.

Define parallel. parallel synonyms, parallel pronunciation, parallel translation, English dictionary definition of parallel. adj. 1. Being an equal distance apart everywhere: dancers in two parallel rows.

If something has a parallel, it is similar to something else, but exists or happens in a different place or at a different time. If it has no parallel or is without parallel, it is not similar to anything else.

Definition of parallel adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. two or more lines that are parallel to each other are the same distance apart at every point. parallel to/with something The road …

2 days ago · parallel (not comparable) Equally distant from one another at all points. quotations

Any of the imaginary lines parallel to the equator and representing degrees of latitude on the earth's surface.

PARALLEL meaning: 1 : used to describe lines, paths, etc., that are the same distance apart along their whole length and do not touch at any point; 2 : very similar and often happening at the same time

There are 19 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word parallel, three of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.