parallel
parallel
going in the same direction and always the same distance apart
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What's the difference between parallel / gleichlaufend / nebeneinanderlaufend / parallel verlaufend / ebenbürtig / gleichartig
Usually means moving or developing in the same direction and rhythm, often about processes or trends; more technical than the basic adjective.
Emphasizes a literal side-by-side course, often about lines, paths, or movements; descriptive and less formal than the core word.
Very close to the primary meaning: “running parallel,” often about lines, roads, or courses; neutral and precise.
Means equal in strength, quality, or status; this is no longer about geometry, but about people, teams, or achievements.
Means similar or of the same kind; refers to comparable properties or types, not to the direction of lines.
Means equivalent or of equal value; used for things, achievements, or positions when their worth or importance is the same.
Means “at the same time”; it refers to temporal coincidence, not spatial parallelism.
Literally “next to each other, side by side”; often describes the position of things or people, sometimes figuratively as well.
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How to pronounce parallel and what this word means
parallel means parallel. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce parallel
/paʁaˈleːl/
parallel translation
parallel
parallel examples
Die zwei Straßen sind parallel.
parallel transcription
/paʁaˈleːl/
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parallel meaning: what does it mean?
in die gleiche Richtung verlaufend und immer gleich weit voneinander entfernt
parallel pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
parallel is pronounced as /paʁaˈleːl/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
parallel definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Die zwei Straßen sind parallel. Translation: Две улицы идут параллельно.
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