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parallel in Dutch

parallel in Dutch is evenwijdig, parallel, evenwijdig met/aan — parallel means running alongside something else, always the same distance apart, never meeting.

parallel in Dutch

evenwijdig
adj
Equally distant from one another at all points.
parallel
adj
Equally distant from one another at all points.
evenwijdig met/aan
adj
Having the same overall direction; the comparison is indicated with "to".
parallel met
adj
Having the same overall direction; the comparison is indicated with "to".
parallel
noun
(geography) A line of latitude.
breedtecirkel
noun
(geography) A line of latitude.
breedtegraad
noun
(geography) A line of latitude.
parallelcirkel
noun
(geography) A line of latitude.
parallel
noun
Something identical or similar in essential respects.
parallel
noun
(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.
evenwijdige
noun
(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.

What does "parallel" mean?

  1. adj Running alongside something else, always the same distance apart, never meeting.
    "The two railway tracks run parallel to each other."
  2. adj Similar or comparable in nature; happening at the same time.
    "The two countries followed parallel paths of economic reform."
  3. noun A similarity or comparison between two things.
    "Historians draw a parallel between the two wars."
  4. verb To be similar to or match something else.
    "Her career parallels her mother's in many ways."
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parallel in a sentence

  • The two railway tracks run parallel to each other.
  • The two countries followed parallel paths of economic reform.
  • Historians draw a parallel between the two wars.
  • There's an obvious parallel between his story and mine.

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What is "parallel" in Dutch?

"parallel" in Dutch is evenwijdig, parallel, evenwijdig met/aan. parallel means: Running alongside something else, always the same distance apart, never meeting.

How do you use "parallel" in a sentence?

Example: "The two railway tracks run parallel to each other." In Dutch, "parallel" is evenwijdig, parallel, evenwijdig met/aan.

Are there other ways to say "parallel" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 8 translations listed for "parallel": evenwijdig, parallel, evenwijdig met/aan, parallel met, breedtecirkel, breedtegraad.

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