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Parallel Structure

Noun: A grammatical term referring to the use of identical syntactical patterns in a sentence or a series of sentences.

Example sentence: She likes to swim, to run, and to bike. (The parallel structure of the verbs emphasizes the balanced actions she enjoys.)

Adjective: Relating to a situation where two or more things are similar or comparable in nature, direction, or extent.

Example sentence: Both paintings share a parallel structure, with similar colors and brush strokes. (The paintings have comparable stylistic features.)

Verb: To create or construct something in a manner that exhibits parallel structure.

Example sentence: The writer carefully parallel-structured the paragraphs to maintain consistency and enhance readability. (The writer made sure that all the paragraphs followed a similar pattern.)

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