Parallelismin

Parallelismin is a term used to describe the concept of parallelism across different domains. It denotes the existence of corresponding or related structures, processes, or ideas that run in parallel rather than through direct causal interaction.

In rhetoric and writing, parallelism is a stylistic device in which parts of a sentence or successive sentences share the same grammatical form. This repetition creates rhythm, balance, and emphasis. Parallel structures can be used in lists, contrasts, or correlative phrases to enhance clarity and impact.

In philosophy, psychophysical parallelism is the doctrine that mental and physical events run in parallel and are coordinated without direct causal influence. Historically associated with thinkers such as Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz, it is offered as an account of mind–body relation that avoids interactionist causation while maintaining harmony between mental states and bodily states.

In biblical studies and linguistics, parallelism refers to a structural feature where lines or clauses express related ideas through repetition or contrast. In Hebrew poetry, for example, synonymous or antithetic parallel lines reinforce meaning and contribute to the poetic rhythm. In linguistics, parallelism can describe recurring grammatical patterns that aid coherence and intelligibility.

In computing, parallelism or parallel computing describes performing multiple computations simultaneously to increase efficiency. This includes data parallelism—applying the same operation to many data items—and task parallelism—executing different operations on different data concurrently—across multi-core CPUs, GPUs, or distributed systems.