Subparallel

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 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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