par·a·phrase (p r  -fr z )n. 1. A restatement of a text or passage in another form or other words, often to clarify meaning. 2. The restatement of texts in other words as a studying or teaching device. v. par·a·phrased, par·a·phras·ing, par·a·phras·es v.tr. To restate in a paraphrase. v.intr. To compose a paraphrase. [French, from Latin paraphrasis, from Greek, from paraphrazein, to paraphrase : para-, alongside; see para-1 + phrazein, to show, explain; see gwhren- in Indo-European roots.] par a·phrasa·ble adj.par a·phraser n. |
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