Subparallel
adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Almost parallel, but diverging or converging slightly.
"Hind wings crossed by four parallel, nearly straight series of slender interrupted fleckings, subparallel to the outer margin […]"
Example
More examples"Hind wings crossed by four parallel, nearly straight series of slender interrupted fleckings, subparallel to the outer margin […]"
Etymology
From sub- + parallel.
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