Definitions
- Describing two or more lines or objects that are equidistant and never meet. - Referring to two or more things that are similar or comparable in some way. - Talking about two or more events or situations that occur simultaneously or run alongside each other.
- Describing two or more things that have the same boundaries or extent. - Referring to two or more things that are equal in scope or duration. - Talking about two or more things that exist simultaneously or share the same time frame.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a relationship between two or more things.
- 2Both words can be used to describe physical objects or abstract concepts.
- 3Both words imply a sense of similarity or connection between the things being described.
What is the difference?
- 1Extent: Parallel describes things that are equidistant and never meet, while coextensive describes things that have the same boundaries or extent.
- 2Scope: Parallel can refer to things that are similar or comparable, while coextensive implies equality in scope or duration.
- 3Time: Parallel can refer to events or situations that occur simultaneously or run alongside each other, while coextensive implies existence or sharing of the same time frame.
- 4Usage: Parallel is a more common word and can be used in a wider range of contexts, while coextensive is less common and more technical in nature.
- 5Connotation: Parallel has a neutral connotation, while coextensive may imply a sense of completeness or totality.
Remember this!
Parallel and coextensive are both words that describe a relationship between two or more things. However, parallel refers to things that are equidistant and never meet, while coextensive describes things that have the same boundaries or extent. Additionally, parallel can refer to events or situations that occur simultaneously or run alongside each other, while coextensive implies existence or sharing of the same time frame.
