Parallel vs. Perpendicular
Paralleladjective
Equally distant from one another at all points.
Paralleladjective
Having the same overall direction; the comparison is indicated with "to".
Paralleladjective
Either not intersecting, or coinciding.
Paralleladjective
(computing) Involving the processing of multiple tasks at the same time.
Paralleladverb
With a parallel relationship.
Parallelnoun
One of a set of parallel lines.
Parallelnoun
Direction conformable to that of another line.
Parallelnoun
A line of latitude.
Parallelnoun
An arrangement of electrical components such that a current flows along two or more paths; see in parallel.
Parallelnoun
Something identical or similar in essential respects.
Parallelnoun
A comparison made; elaborate tracing of similarity.
Parallelnoun
(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.
Parallelnoun
(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.
Parallelverb
To construct or place something parallel to something else.
Parallelverb
Of a path etc: To be parallel to something else.
Parallelverb
Of a process etc: To be analogous to something else.
Parallelverb
To compare or liken something to something else.
Parallelverb
To make to conform to something else in character, motive, aim, etc.
Parallelverb
To equal; to match; to correspond to.
Parallelverb
To produce or adduce as a parallel.
Paralleladjective
Extended in the same direction, and in all parts equally distant; as, parallel lines; parallel planes.
Paralleladjective
Having the same direction or tendency; running side by side; being in accordance (with); tending to the same result; - used with to and with.
Paralleladjective
Continuing a resemblance through many particulars; applicable in all essential parts; like; similar; as, a parallel case; a parallel passage.
Parallelnoun
A line which, throughout its whole extent, is equidistant from another line; a parallel line, a parallel plane, etc.
Parallelnoun
Direction conformable to that of another line,
Parallelnoun
Conformity continued through many particulars or in all essential points; resemblance; similarity.
Parallelnoun
A comparison made; elaborate tracing of similarity; as, Johnson's parallel between Dryden and Pope.
Parallelnoun
Anything equal to, or resembling, another in all essential particulars; a counterpart.
Parallelnoun
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.
Parallelnoun
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.
Parallelnoun
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.
Parallelnoun
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.
Parallelverb
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.
Parallelverb
Fig.: To make to conform to something else in character, motive, aim, or the like.
Parallelverb
To equal; to match; to correspond to.
Parallelverb
To produce or adduce as a parallel.
Parallelverb
To be parallel; to correspond; to be like.
Parallelnoun
something having the property of being analogous to something else
Parallelnoun
an imaginary line around the Earth parallel to the equator
Parallelverb
be parallel to;
Parallelverb
make or place parallel to something;
Parallelverb
duplicate or match;
Paralleladjective
being everywhere equidistant and not intersecting;
Paralleladjective
of or relating to the simultaneous performance of multiple operations;
Perpendicularadjective
(geometry) At or forming a right angle (to something).
Perpendicularadjective
Exactly upright; extending in a straight line toward the centre of the earth, etc.
Perpendicularnoun
(geometry) A line or plane that is perpendicular to another.
Perpendicularnoun
A device such as a plumb line that is used in making or marking a perpendicular line.
Perpendicularadjective
Exactly upright or vertical; pointing to the zenith; at right angles to the plane of the horizon; extending in a right line from any point toward the center of the earth.
Perpendicularadjective
At right angles to a given line or surface; as, the line ad is perpendicular to the line bc.
Perpendicularnoun
A line at right angles to the plane of the horizon; a vertical line or direction.
Perpendicularnoun
A line or plane falling at right angles on another line or surface, or making equal angles with it on each side.
Perpendicularnoun
a straight line at right angles to another line
Perpendicularnoun
a Gothic style in 14th and 15th century England; characterized by vertical lines and a four-centered (Tudor) arch and fan vaulting
Perpendicularnoun
a cord from which a metal weight is suspended pointing directly to the earth's center of gravity; used to determine the vertical from a given point
Perpendicularnoun
an extremely steep face
Perpendicularadjective
intersecting at or forming right angles;
Perpendicularadjective
at right angles to the plane of the horizon or a base line;
Perpendicularadjective
extremely steep;
Perpendicularadjective
at an angle of 90° to a given line, plane, or surface or to the ground
Perpendicularadjective
at an angle of 90° to the ground; vertical
Perpendicularadjective
so steep as to be almost vertical
Perpendicularadjective
denoting the latest stage of English Gothic church architecture, prevalent from the late 14th to mid 16th centuries and characterized by broad arches, elaborate fan vaulting, and large windows with vertical tracery
Perpendicularnoun
a straight line at an angle of 90° to a given line, plane, or surface
Perpendicularnoun
perpendicular position or direction
Perpendicular
In elementary geometry, the property of being perpendicular (perpendicularity) is the relationship between two lines which meet at a right angle (90 degrees). The property extends to other related geometric objects.
