Synonyms for

Parallelism

Verb / ˈperʌˌleˌlɪzʌm / Another word for parallelism — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Parallelism means the use of similar grammatical structures or word order in sentences or phrases.

Synonyms & similar words

correspondence similarity repetition equivalence correspondence uniformity consistency analogy likeness sameness identity affinity resemblance homogeneity congruity coherence symmetry balance harmony conformity proportion

Example sentences

  1. The teacher taught us about parallelism in our writing.
  2. The speech was full of parallelism and made it very powerful.
  3. Parallelism makes sentences easier to read and understand.
  4. The use of parallelism can improve the flow of writing.
  5. She used parallelism in her speech to emphasize her points.

Quotes

  • "Parallelism is a rhetorical figure which is often used in English and other languages to emphasize and highlight important ideas."
  • "Parallelism is a great way to create a powerful and memorable speech."
  • "Parallelism can be a useful tool for writers to make their writing more persuasive and effective."

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