parallel objects

[ˈpærəlɛl ˈɒbdʒɪkts]
nounpl: parallel objects
objetos paralelos
1. Objects or items that are positioned side by side and maintain the same distance apart, never intersecting; used in geometry, physics, and everyday contexts
The two parallel objects remained equidistant throughout their entire length.
Os dois objetos paralelos permaneceram equidistantes ao longo de todo seu comprimento.
2. In programming and software design, objects that are similar in structure, function, or purpose and operate alongside each other without direct interaction
The parallel objects in the database were processed simultaneously to improve performance.
Os objetos paralelos no banco de dados foram processados simultaneamente para melhorar o desempenho.
3. In conceptual or abstract contexts, things that are comparable or analogous to each other
The parallel objects of study revealed striking similarities in their development patterns.
Os objetos paralelos de estudo revelaram semelhanças impressionantes em seus padrões de desenvolvimento.
This is primarily a technical and academic term used in mathematics, physics, computer science, and engineering fields across both Brazil and the United States. In Brazilian educational contexts, the term is fundamental to geometry curricula. In American and international tech industries, 'parallel objects' is commonly discussed in programming and systems design conversations.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
equidistant objectsnon-intersecting objectscorresponding objectsanalogous objects
Antonyms / Antônimos
intersecting objectsconvergent objectsdivergent objectsperpendicular objects

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
objetos paralelos
Standard term used in mathematics, geometry, and computing contexts across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
objetos paralelos
Same usage as general Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
objetos paralelos
Technical and academic usage in tech and engineering sectors
Portugal
objetos paralelos
Identical usage; term is uniform across Portuguese-speaking regions

Related Words

parallel linesparallel planesgeometric parallelismconcurrent processingsymmetryalignment

Related Idioms & Phrases

on a parallel track
running parallel to
parallel universe
parallel thinking
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