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parallels

 

[ ˈpærəlels ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

computer software

A software application that allows users to run Windows on a Mac computer.

Synonyms

emulator, virtual machine

Examples of usage

  • I use Parallels to run Windows programs on my Mac.
  • Parallels is a popular choice for virtualization software on macOS.
Context #2 | Noun

mathematics

Lines or planes that are always the same distance apart, never touching or intersecting.

Synonyms

equidistant, non-intersecting

Examples of usage

  • In geometry, parallel lines never meet no matter how far they are extended.
  • The concept of parallelism is fundamental in the study of Euclidean geometry.
Context #3 | Verb

comparison

To be similar or analogous to something else.

Synonyms

mirror, resemble

Examples of usage

  • The author's life parallels that of the main character in his novel.
  • The economic situation in the two countries runs parallel to each other.

Translations

Translations of the word "parallels" in other languages:

🇵🇹 paralelos

🇮🇳 समानांतर रेखाएँ

🇩🇪 Parallelen

🇮🇩 paralel

🇺🇦 паралелі

🇵🇱 równoleżniki

🇯🇵 平行線

🇫🇷 parallèles

🇪🇸 paralelos

🇹🇷 paraleller

🇰🇷 평행선

🇸🇦 متوازيات

🇨🇿 paralely

🇸🇰 paralely

🇨🇳 平行线

🇸🇮 vzporednice

🇮🇸 samsíður

🇰🇿 параллельдер

🇬🇪 პარალელები

🇦🇿 paralellər

🇲🇽 paralelos

Etymology

The word 'parallels' originated from the Latin word 'parallelus', which in turn came from the Greek word 'parallelos'. The concept of parallel lines has been studied for centuries, with Euclid's Elements being one of the earliest works to discuss parallelism. In modern usage, 'parallels' is commonly associated with computing and virtualization, reflecting the technological advancements of the digital age.

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

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