Parralell vs. Parallel: What's the Difference?
Edited by Sumera Saeed || By Sawaira Riaz || Updated on October 30, 2023
"Parralell" is incorrect, while "Parallel" is the right spelling, referring to lines that never meet or things that are similar.
Which is correct: Parralell or Parallel
How to spell Parallel?
Parralell is Incorrect
Parallel is Correct
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Key Differences
In "Parallel," the second "a" stands alone, much like parallel lines.
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Two "l's" at the end, standing side by side like parallel lines.
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"Par-alle-l" can be broken down into parts meaning "beside each other," reflecting its definition.
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One "r" like in "railway," as railways often run in parallel lines.
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"Parallel" lines run in the same direction, just like the double "l" at the end of the word.
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Parralell and Parallel Definitions
Parallel
"Parallel" describes lines that run in the same direction, never converging
The roads were parallel.
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Parallel
"Parallel" can be a counterpart or equivalent
She found a parallel in ancient history.
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Parallel
As a noun, it denotes an equivalent or similarity
He drew a parallel between the two events.
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Parallel
"Parallel" also refers to electrical components, like circuits, arranged so that the current divides and flows in separate paths
The circuits were connected in parallel.
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Parallel
Being an equal distance apart everywhere
Dancers in two parallel rows. See Usage Note at absolute.
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Parallel
Of, relating to, or designating two or more straight coplanar lines that do not intersect.
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Parallel
Of, relating to, or designating two or more planes that do not intersect.
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Parallel
Of, relating to, or designating a line and a plane that do not intersect.
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Parallel
Of, relating to, or designating curves or surfaces everywhere equidistant.
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Parallel
Having comparable parts, analogous aspects, or readily recognized similarities
The parallel lives of two contemporaries.
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Parallel
(Grammar) Having identical or equivalent syntactic constructions in corresponding clauses or phrases.
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Parallel
Moving in the same direction at a fixed interval
Parallel motion.
Parallel fifths.
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Parallel
Having the same tonic. Used of scales and keys
C minor is the parallel minor scale of C major.
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Parallel
(Electronics) Denoting a circuit or part of a circuit connected in parallel.
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Parallel
Of or relating to the simultaneous transmission of all the bits of a byte over separate wires
A parallel port.
A parallel interface.
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Parallel
Of or relating to the simultaneous performance of multiple operations
Parallel processing.
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Parallel
In a parallel relationship or manner
A road and a railway that run parallel.
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Parallel
(Mathematics) One of a set of parallel geometric figures, such as lines or planes.
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Parallel
One that closely resembles or is analogous to another
A unique event, without parallel in history.
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Parallel
The condition of being parallel; near similarity or exact agreement in particulars; parallelism.
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Parallel
Any of the imaginary lines representing degrees of latitude that encircle the earth parallel to the plane of the equator.
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Parallel
(Printing) A sign indicating material referred to in a note or reference.
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Parallel
(Electronics) An arrangement of components in a circuit that splits the current into two or more paths. Used chiefly in the phrase in parallel.
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Parallel
To make or place parallel to something else
Paralleled the ditch to the highway.
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Parallel
To be similar or analogous to
Claimed that fetal development parallels the evolution of the species.
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Parallel
To show to be analogous; compare or liken
Critics who have paralleled the novel's plot to an ancient myth.
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Parallel
Equally distant from one another at all points.
The horizontal lines on my notebook paper are parallel.
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Parallel
Having the same overall direction; the comparison is indicated with "to".
The two railway lines are parallel.
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Parallel
(computing) Involving the processing of multiple tasks at the same time.
A parallel algorithm
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Parallel
A line of latitude.
The 31st parallel passes through the center of my town.
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Parallel
An arrangement of electrical components such that a current flows along two or more paths; see in parallel.
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Parallel
A comparison made; elaborate tracing of similarity.
Johnson's parallel between Dryden and Pope
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Parallel
(military) 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.
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Parallel
(printing) A character consisting of two parallel vertical lines, used in the text to direct attention to a similarly marked note in the margin or at the foot of a page.
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Parallel
To make to conform to something else in character, motive, aim, etc.
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Parallel
Extended in the same direction, and in all parts equally distant; as, parallel lines; parallel planes.
Revolutions . . . parallel to the equinoctial.
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Parallel
Having the same direction or tendency; running side by side; being in accordance (with); tending to the same result; - used with to and with.
When honor runs parallel with the laws of God and our country, it can not be too much cherished.
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Parallel
Continuing a resemblance through many particulars; applicable in all essential parts; like; similar; as, a parallel case; a parallel passage.
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Parallel
A line which, throughout its whole extent, is equidistant from another line; a parallel line, a parallel plane, etc.
Who made the spider parallels design,Sure as De Moivre, without rule or line ?
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Parallel
Direction conformable to that of another line,
Lines that from their parallel decline.
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Parallel
Conformity continued through many particulars or in all essential points; resemblance; similarity.
Twixt earthly females and the moonAll parallels exactly run.
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Parallel
A comparison made; elaborate tracing of similarity; as, Johnson's parallel between Dryden and Pope.
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Parallel
Anything equal to, or resembling, another in all essential particulars; a counterpart.
None but thyself can be thy parallel.
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Parallel
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; as, the counry was divided into North and South at the 38th parallel.
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Parallel
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.
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Parallel
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.
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Parallel
That arrangement of an electrical system in which all positive poles, electrodes, terminals, etc., are joined to one conductor, and all negative poles, etc., to another conductor; - called also multiple. Opposed to series.
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Parallel
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.
The needle . . . doth parallel and place itself upon the true meridian.
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Parallel
Fig.: To make to conform to something else in character, motive, aim, or the like.
His life is paralleledEven with the stroke and line of his great justice.
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Parallel
To produce or adduce as a parallel.
My young remembrance can not parallelA fellow to it.
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Parallel
Make or place parallel to something;
They paralleled the ditch to the highway
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Parallel
Duplicate or match;
The polished surface twinned his face and chest in reverse
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Parallel
Being everywhere equidistant and not intersecting;
Parallel lines never converge
Concentric circles are parallel
Dancers in two parallel rows
The axes are perpendicular to each other
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Parallel
Of or relating to the simultaneous performance of multiple operations;
Parallel processing
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Parallel
It signifies similarity or comparability
Their lives had surprising parallel elements.
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FAQs
Why is it called Parallel?
It comes from Latin "parallelus," meaning "beside one another."
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What is the verb form of Parallel?
"Parallel" can also be a verb, as in "to parallel something."
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Which preposition is used with Parallel?
"To" can be used, as in "parallel to."
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Which conjunction is used with Parallel?
Standard conjunctions like "and" can be used.
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Which determiner is used with Parallel?
"This," "that," "these," "those" can be used depending on the sentence.
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Which article is used with Parallel?
Both "a" and "the" can be used depending on the context.
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Is Parallel an abstract noun?
It can be, when referring to conceptual similarities.
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What is another term for Parallel?
"Equivalent" or "analogous" can be synonyms.
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Is Parallel a vowel or consonant?
"Parallel" is a word, containing both vowels and consonants.
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What is a stressed syllable in Parallel?
The first syllable, "par," is stressed.
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How is Parallel used in a sentence?
"Their interests are parallel, focusing on environmental conservation."
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