Vocabulary : Parallax to Parallelism
Parallax : The apparent displacement, or difference of position, of an object, as seen from two different stations, or points of view. ;; The apparent difference in position of a body (as the sun, or a star) as seen from some point on the earth's surface, and as seen from some other conventional point, as the earth's center or the sun.Parallel : 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. ;; Extended in the same direction, and in all parts equally distant; as, parallel lines; parallel planes. ;; Having the same direction or tendency; running side by side; being in accordance (with); tending to the same result; -- used with to and with. ;; Continuing a resemblance through many particulars; applicable in all essential parts; like; similar; as, a parallel case; a parallel passage. ;; A line which, throughout its whole extent, is equidistant from another line; a parallel line, a parallel plane, etc. ;; Direction conformable to that of another line, ;; Conformity continued through many particulars or in all essential points; resemblance; similarity. ;; A comparison made; elaborate tracing of similarity; as, Johnson's parallel between Dryden and Pope. ;; Anything equal to, or res
Parallel standards : Two or more metals coined without any attempt by the government to regulate their values.
Parallel sulcus : A sulcus parallel to, but some distance below, the horizontal limb of the fissure of Sylvius.
Parallel transformer : A transformer connected in parallel.
