Parallel

usgb/ˈpærəlel/
adjective

Being the same distance apart at every point.

The two lines are parallel to each other
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Geometric Precision

Use when describing exact distances in shapes or paths that never meet.

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Parallel tracks ensure the train travels smoothly.
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Never Crossing

Indicates lines that go in the same direction but don't intersect.

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The parallel lines on the road kept the traffic orderly.
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