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nonparallel

nonparallel

7.9
Computer tasks handled one after another, not at the same time
  • adjective
  • /nɒnˈpærəˌlɛl/
  • Specialized
translation icon : no paralelo
  • The program used a nonparallel approach, handling each request one after the other.

Examples

  • Switching from a nonparallel to a parallel model significantly improved processing speeds.

  • Many legacy systems were designed for nonparallel processing, resulting in slower performance.

  • The nonparallel processing of tasks can improve efficiency.

  • In computing, nonparallel operations can lead to slower performance.

  • The program used a nonparallel approach, handling each request one after the other.

  • Many legacy systems were designed for nonparallel processing, resulting in slower performance.

  • In computing, nonparallel operations can lead to slower performance.

Synonyms

serial
vsnonparallel
302 3.7

Happening one after another in a series

applies mainly in computing, not in general ordered contexts
unsynchronized
vsnonparallel
1 7.0

Happening at different times from something else

is about ordered execution of operations rather than simple timing mismatch
threadless
vsnonparallel
  • Specialized
7.3

Processing tasks one after another instead of at the same time

focuses on sequential processing in general rather than implementation detail
nonsynchronous
vsnonparallel
7.9

Happening at a different time from something else

focuses on processing operations one after another rather than mere timing differences
unsynchronous
vsnonparallel
8.8

Happening at different times, not at the same time

emphasizes sequential processing of operations rather than mere time separation

Antonyms

simultaneous
47 4.4

Happening at the same time as something else

How Parallel

parallel
  • Specialized
43 5.9
concurrent
21 6.6
nonparallel
  • Specialized
7.9
sequential
17 4.9

Surface Forms

nonparallel positive

Morphology

nonparallel = parallel (transparent) = non + parallel

Negation of the technical term 'parallel' (as in parallel processing); learners who know 'parallel processing' can infer 'nonparallel' as 'not parallel' or 'sequential'.

Etymology

Nonparallel is made from non- ('not') and parallel, which literally means 'side by side'; in computing, parallel means tasks that happen at the same time. So nonparallel processing is work done 'not side by side', that is, one task after another instead of at the same time.