PARALLEL
/ˈpæɹəˌlɛl/
8 letters · 3 syllables · noun, verb, adjective, adverb
Definition of PARALLEL
One of a set of parallel lines.
Direction conformable to that of another line.
A line of latitude.
"The 31st parallel passes through the center of my town."
To construct or place something parallel to something else.
Of a path etc: To be parallel to something else.
Of a process etc: To be analogous to something else.
Equally distant from one another at all points.
"The horizontal lines on my notebook paper are parallel."
Having the same overall direction; the comparison is indicated with "to".
"The two railway lines are parallel."
Examples of PARALLEL in a Sentence
- "The 31st parallel passes through the center of my town."
- "The horizontal lines on my notebook paper are parallel."
- "The two railway lines are parallel."
- "The road runs parallel to the canal."
Word Details
Is PARALLEL a Scrabble Word?
Yes, PARALLEL is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: PARALLEL uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for PARALLEL
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | p | a | r | a | l | l | e | l | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 14 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in PARALLEL
78 words from the letters in PARALLEL
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How to Use PARALLEL in Word Games
PARALLEL is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble PARALLEL to find 78 additional valid words.