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parallelism

 

[ ˈper.ə.lel.ɪ.zəm ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in writing

Parallelism is the use of similar grammatical structures in a sentence or paragraph. It helps create rhythm and balance in writing.

Synonyms

correspondence, repetition, similarity

Examples of usage

  • His speech was full of parallelism, with each sentence mirroring the next.
  • The author's use of parallelism enhanced the flow of the text.
Context #2 | Noun

in mathematics

In mathematics, parallelism refers to the relationship between lines that will never intersect. Parallel lines have the same slope and will never cross each other.

Synonyms

equidirectional, equidistance, non-intersecting

Examples of usage

  • The concept of parallelism is crucial in geometry and trigonometry.
  • Parallelism can be observed in the design of various shapes and figures.
Context #3 | Noun

in computing

In computing, parallelism is the simultaneous execution of multiple tasks or processes. It allows for efficient use of resources and faster computation.

Synonyms

concurrency, multithreading, parallel processing

Examples of usage

  • Parallelism is utilized in multi-core processors to enhance performance.
  • The implementation of parallelism in algorithms can significantly reduce processing time.

Translations

Translations of the word "parallelism" in other languages:

🇵🇹 paralelismo

🇮🇳 समानता

🇩🇪 Parallelität

🇮🇩 paralelisme

🇺🇦 паралелізм

🇵🇱 równoległość

🇯🇵 並行性

🇫🇷 parallélisme

🇪🇸 paralelismo

🇹🇷 paralellik

🇰🇷 병렬

🇸🇦 توازي

🇨🇿 paralelismus

🇸🇰 paralelizmus

🇨🇳 并行

🇸🇮 paralelizem

🇮🇸 samsíða

🇰🇿 параллелизм

🇬🇪 პარალელიზმი

🇦🇿 paralelizm

🇲🇽 paralelismo

Etymology

The term 'parallelism' originated from the Greek word 'parallelos', meaning 'parallel'. It has been used in various fields such as literature, mathematics, and computing to describe the concept of similarity, equality, or concurrent execution. The idea of parallelism has evolved over time to become a fundamental principle in many disciplines, contributing to efficiency, clarity, and precision.

See also: parallel, parallelepiped, parallelizing, parallelogram, parallels, unparalleled.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,582, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.