How Do You Spell PARALLEL?

Pronunciation: [pˈaɹəlˌɛl] (IPA)

The word "parallel" is spelled with two Ls which can be confusing for some people. The reason for this is the root of the word in Latin "parallelus" which sounds like [pa-rə-lel-əs]. The extra L was added in English to indicate the double consonant sound in the pronunciation. Therefore, the correct IPA phonetic transcription of the word parallel is [pa-rə-lel]. Remembering this spelling rule can help you avoid misspelling this word in the future.

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PARALLEL Meaning and Definition

  1. Parallel is an adjective and noun that refers to objects, lines, or activities running or progressing side by side, maintaining a consistent distance or direction while never intersecting or crossing over. In a literal sense, it represents the state of two or more entities existing in a harmonious, equidistant, and non-intersecting manner.

    As an adjective, parallel can describe the relationship between two or more lines that remain equidistant and never converge, or the state of occurring at the same time or to similar degrees. This term can be employed to characterize the existence of two or more things that mirror each other or have similar characteristics, such as parallel ideas, theories, or outcomes. In mathematics and geometry, the concept of parallel is vital when discussing the direction or trajectory of lines that remain equidistant from each other across their entire length.

    As a noun, parallel refers to a comparison or analogy drawn between two or more things for the purpose of illustrating similarities or highlighting connections. It can also signify something that is comparable or equivalent to another in terms of importance, significance, or quality. Parallel can also denote a situation where two or more entities or events occur simultaneously or share common traits. In computer science, parallel computing refers to the execution of multiple tasks or processes simultaneously, allowing for increased speed and efficiency in solving complex problems.

  2. • Lying side by side, and having always an equal distance from one another; having the same direction; equal in all essential points; like; similar.
    • A line which is equidistant from another line throughout its whole length; a line on the globe marking latitude; anything equal to another in all essentia] particulars; resemblance; a comparison made.
    • To place or set so as to be parallel; to equal; to resemble; to compare.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Other Common Misspellings for PARALLEL

Etymology of PARALLEL

The word "parallel" has its roots in the Latin word "parallelus", which came from the Greek word "parallēlos". In Greek, "parallēlos" is derived from the combination of "para" meaning "beside" or "alongside" and "allēlōn" meaning "one another". Therefore, the etymology of the word "parallel" suggests a meaning of something running alongside or in a similar direction to another.

Similar spelling words for PARALLEL

Plural form of PARALLEL is PARALLELS

Conjugate verb Parallel

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have paralleled
you would have paralleled
he/she/it would have paralleled
we would have paralleled
they would have paralleled
I would have parallel
you would have parallel
he/she/it would have parallel
we would have parallel
they would have parallel

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been paralleling
you would have been paralleling
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we would have been paralleling
they would have been paralleling

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would parallel
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CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be paralleling
you would be paralleling
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we would be paralleling
they would be paralleling

FUTURE

I will parallel
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we will parallel
they will parallel

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be paralleling
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FUTURE PERFECT

I will have paralleled
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FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been paralleling
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they will have been paralleling

IMPERATIVE

you parallel
we let´s parallel

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to parallel

PAST

I parallelled
we parallelled
you parallelled
he/she/it parallelled
they parallelled

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was paralleling
you were paralleling
he/she/it was paralleling
we were paralleling
they were paralleling

PAST PARTICIPLE

paralleled

PAST PERFECT

I had paralleled
you had paralleled
he/she/it had paralleled
we had paralleled
they had paralleled
I had parallelled
we had parallelled
you had parallelled
he/she/it had parallelled
they had parallelled

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been paralleling
you had been paralleling
he/she/it had been paralleling
we had been paralleling
they had been paralleling

PRESENT

I parallel
you parallel
he/she/it parallels
we parallel
they parallel

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am paralleling
you are paralleling
he/she/it is paralleling
we are paralleling
they are paralleling

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

paralleling

PRESENT PERFECT

I have paralleled
you have paralleled
he/she/it has paralleled
we have paralleled
they have paralleled
I have parallelled
we have parallelled
you have parallelled
he/she/it has parallelled
they have parallelled

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been paralleling
you have been paralleling
he/she/it has been paralleling
we have been paralleling
they have been paralleling

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it parallel

SIMPLE PAST

I paralleled
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they paralleled
I am parallelling
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I will be parallelling
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