paralicé

Paralicé is a neologism used mainly in contemporary speculative fiction and niche critical writing to denote a form of parallel or coupled development across different domains—narrative strands, timelines, or systems—that influence one another while proceeding alongside one another.

The word appears to be a coinage without a fixed etymology in a single language. It resembles constructions common in modern English and French-inspired neologisms, combining para- with a suffix -licé, but no authoritative source establishes a definitive origin.

In narrative theory, paralice may refer to a technique that treats multiple plot lines as coexisting within a shared temporal frame, creating resonance or foreshadowing where events in one strand echo those in another. It emphasizes parallelism with interconnections rather than strict chronological separation.

In science-fiction worldbuilding, paralice can describe a hypothesized mechanism by which parallel timelines interact. It may be used to explain phenomena such as synchronized causality or cross-temporal influence, where changes in one timeline subtly affect another.

Because paralice is not widely defined or standardized, it remains a niche term whose meaning varies by author and context. Some writers treat it as a descriptive label for parallel structures, while others use it to propose speculative mechanisms governing cross-domain influence.

See also: parallelism, polyphony, cross-cutting narrative.