Etymology

pari passu

Today it means: Simultaneously; likewise, equally. Full definition →

First used 16th c.Late Latin pari passu ← Latin parī
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  1. Latin · derived fromparī
  2. Late Latin · derived frompari passu
  3. English todaypari passu

From Late Latin pari passu, from Latin parī, ablative of pār (“equal”) + passū, ablative of passus (“step”).

First known use, by meaning

  • from 16th c. Simultaneously; likewise, equally.

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