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paraphrase in Greek

paraphrase in Greek is παράφρασις — paraphrase means a restatement of a passage or idea in different words, usually to make it clearer or shorter.

paraphrase in Greek

παράφρασις
noun
Pronounced: parafrasis
A restatement of a text in different words, often to clarify meaning or from memory rather than verbatim.

What does "paraphrase" mean?

  1. noun A restatement of a passage or idea in different words, usually to make it clearer or shorter.
    "The textbook offers a paraphrase of the original Latin text."
  2. verb To restate something in different words while keeping the same meaning.
    "Can you paraphrase that last paragraph for me?"
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paraphrase in a sentence

  • The textbook offers a paraphrase of the original Latin text.
  • Can you paraphrase that last paragraph for me?
  • She paraphrased the professor's lecture in her notes instead of writing it word for word.

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What is "paraphrase" in Greek?

"paraphrase" in Greek is παράφρασις. paraphrase means: A restatement of a passage or idea in different words, usually to make it clearer or shorter.

How do you pronounce παράφρασις?

"paraphrase" in Greek is παράφρασις, pronounced "parafrasis".

How do you use "paraphrase" in a sentence?

Example: "The textbook offers a paraphrase of the original Latin text." In Greek, "paraphrase" is παράφρασις.

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