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metaphrase

Pronunciation: /ˈmɛtəfreɪz/

Definition of metaphrase

noun

  • a literal, word-for-word translation, as opposed to a paraphrase.

verb

[with object]
  • alter the phrasing or language of: the sentence may be metaphrased into ‘what does homo sapiens wish to say by right?’

Derivatives

metaphrastic

Pronunciation: /-ˈfrastɪk/

adjective

Origin:

early 17th century (denoting a metrical translation): from Greek metaphrazein, literally 'word differently'

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Definition of metaphrase in the US English dictionary

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