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paraphrase in Latin

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

paraphrase in Latin

paraphrasis
noun
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 Latin?

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

How do you use "paraphrase" in a sentence?

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

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