parallel
noun (POSITION) /ˈpær.ə.lel/
/ˈper-/ Definition
parallel (line) › a line that is always at the same distance from another lineDescribing angles, lines and orientations › one of a number of imaginary lines around the Earth always at the same distance from the equator: Cambridge lies near the 52nd parallel.Continents and regions of the worldCountry namesCountry and nation in parallel specialized › If two or more parts of an electrical system are in parallel, they are arranged in a way that means they both receive the same amount of electricity.Electrical components and circuitry
(Definition of parallel noun (POSITION) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- (as) straight as a die idiom
- bisector noun
- bolt upright adverb
- circuitous adjective
- corner noun
- corresponding angle noun
- erect adjective
- grade noun (SLOPE)
- gradient noun
- indirect adjective (NOT STRAIGHT)
- oblique adjective (ANGLE)
- reflex adjective
- scalene triangle noun
- sine noun
- squarely adverb (STRAIGHT)
- straight adjective, adverb (NOT CURVING)
- supplementary adjective (ANGLE)
- tangent noun (CIRCLE)
- tangent noun (TRIANGLE)
- vertical noun
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