Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

parallel port

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.14 in modern English

Syllables: par-al-lel -port
IPA

16

Scrabble Score

12

Letters

4

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A physical interface capable of transmitting multiple bits of data simultaneously.

Inflected Forms

parallel ports (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

serial port

Synonyms

parallel interface

Questions

What does parallel port mean?: A physical interface capable of transmitting multiple bits of data simultaneously.

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