noun
metaphrase
Metaphrase (noun) means a literal, word-for-word translation.
noun
1
A literal, word-for-word translation.
2
An answering phrase; repartee.
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Etymology
From Ancient Greek μεταφράζομαι (metaphrázomai, “consider after”). By surface analysis, meta- + phrase.
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What is the meaning of metaphrase?
"metaphrase" (noun) means a literal, word-for-word translation.
What are the different meanings of metaphrase?
"metaphrase" has 2 main meanings: 1. A literal, word-for-word translation; 2. An answering phrase; repartee.