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Paralleled: meaning, definitions and examples

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paralleled

 

[ ˈpærəˌlɛld ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

similar development

Paralleled refers to the act of comparing or showing similarities between two or more subjects. It can also imply that two things occur simultaneously or are analogous to each other in some significant way.

Synonyms

analogized, compared, corresponded, matched

Examples of usage

  • The teacher paralleled the two historical events to highlight their similarities.
  • The author's themes in both novels paralleled each other remarkably.
  • Her experiences paralleled those of many others in the community.

Translations

Translations of the word "paralleled" in other languages:

🇵🇹 paralelo

🇮🇳 समानांतर

🇩🇪 parallel

🇮🇩 paralel

🇺🇦 паралельний

🇵🇱 równoległy

🇯🇵 平行の

🇫🇷 parallèle

🇪🇸 paralelo

🇹🇷 paralel

🇰🇷 병렬의

🇸🇦 موازٍ

🇨🇿 paralelní

🇸🇰 paralelný

🇨🇳 平行的

🇸🇮 paralelen

🇮🇸 samsíða

🇰🇿 параллельді

🇬🇪 პარალელური

🇦🇿 paralel

🇲🇽 paralelo

Word origin

The word 'paralleled' is derived from the root 'parallel', which originates from the Latin word 'parallelus', meaning 'alongside' and 'like' or 'similar'. The Latin term itself is derived from Greek 'parallelos', which combines 'para' meaning 'beside' and 'allelos' meaning 'each other'. The notion of parallelism has been prevalent in mathematics and geometry, describing lines that run alongside each other at an equal distance, without ever intersecting. Over time, 'parallel' has evolved to incorporate metaphorical meanings, such as in literature or discussions when two ideas, events, or situations are compared for similarities. The past tense 'paralleled' showcases this extended linguistic application, illustrating the dynamic nature of language development through comparative analysis.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,481, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.