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Synonyms of in parallel

3 similar words · 2 opposite words

Another word for in parallel is simultaneously. Other synonyms of in parallel are synchronously. The opposite of in parallel is serially.

Synonyms and similar words for in parallel

prepositional phraseAt the same time; together, concurrently, cotemporally.

Opposite of in parallel

prepositional phraseAt the same time; together, concurrently, cotemporally.

  • seriallyIn series, one after the other, as opposed to in parallel.
  • in seriesOf components: connected in a chain, instead of in parallel.

Meaning of in parallel

  1. prepositional phrase At the same time; together, concurrently, cotemporally.
  2. prepositional phrase Aligned or connected side by side, instead of end to end.

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Questions about synonyms of in parallel

What is another word for in parallel?
In parallel has 3 synonyms on Word.ws, such as simultaneously and synchronously.
What is the opposite of in parallel?
The opposite of in parallel is serially.
What does in parallel mean?
In parallel means at the same time; together, concurrently, cotemporally.

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