Synonyms & related words for parsec

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of parsec. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to parsec

Explore words related to parsec — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include megaparsec, lightyear, heliometer, apolune, nebula, quasar, octant, aphelia. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Where does parsec come from?

The word parsec breaks down into 2 roots of Greek and Latin origin: par-, from Greek parallaxis (“parallax”); and -sec, from Latin secundus (“second, following”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.