Parallelism in Irish (Comhthreomhaireacht): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for parallelism?

The Irish for parallelism is comhthreomhaireacht (pronounced “koh-HROH-wur-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.

How to say “parallelism” in Irish

Irish:: comhthreomhaireacht
English:: parallelism
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine
Pronunciation:: “koh-HROH-wur-ukht” /ˈkoːˌhɾoːwəɾʲəxt̪/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: comhthreomhaireachta, na comhthreomhaireachta (e.g. coinníoll na comhthreomhaireachta, the parallelism condition)

What does “comhthreomhaireacht” mean?

parallelism: The state or quality of being parallel, as when lines run side by side without meeting.Also: parallelness, being parallel.

“Comhthreomhaireacht” with the article

Here is comhthreomhaireacht after the article (an t-alt).

an chomhthreomhaireacht

the parallelism

Lenition: c becomes ch after an (feminine noun)

“Comhthreomhaireacht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using comhthreomhaireacht, the Irish word for parallelism.

Is airí de chuid na línte í an chomhthreomhaireacht.

Parallelism is a property of the lines.

Cruthaigh comhthreomhaireacht an dá líne seo.

Prove that these two lines are parallel.

Bhí an múinteoir ag míniú na comhthreomhaireachta dúinn.

The teacher was explaining parallelism to us.

Tá comhthreomhaireacht shoiléir idir an dá thaobh.

There is clear parallelism between the two sides.

Foghlaimímid faoin gcomhthreomhaireacht sa gheoiméadracht.

We learn about parallelism in geometry.

Seiceáil comhthreomhaireacht na mballaí sula dtosaíonn tú.

Check that the walls are parallel before you start.

Níl aon chomhthreomhaireacht idir na sleasa sin.

Those sides are not parallel at all.

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Parallelism in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for parallelism?

The Irish for parallelism is comhthreomhaireacht (pronounced “koh-HROH-wur-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.

How do you pronounce comhthreomhaireacht in Irish?

Comhthreomhaireacht is said like “koh-HROH-wur-ukht” (IPA /ˈkoːˌhɾoːwəɾʲəxt̪/).

Does comhthreomhaireacht have a plural?

No plural form is given for comhthreomhaireacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Why does comhthreomhaireacht change to chomhthreomhaireacht or gcomhthreomhaireacht?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) comhthreomhaireacht becomes mo chomhthreomhaireacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcomhthreomhaireacht (eclipsis).

What is the related adjective?

The adjective is 'comhthreomhar', parallel, as in 'línte comhthreomhara', parallel lines; 'comhthreomhaireacht' is the abstract noun formed from it.

Parallelism in Irish (Comhthreomhaireacht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage