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paragraph

Pronunciation: /ˈparəgrɑːf/

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Definition of paragraph

noun

a distinct section of a piece of writing, usually dealing with a single theme and indicated by a new line, indentation, or numbering: the concluding paragraph the information set out in paragraph 3

verb

[with object]

arrange (a piece of writing) in paragraphs: (as noun paragraphing)his style deploys a lack of conventional paragraphing

Derivatives

paragraphic

Origin:

late 15th century: from French paragraphe, via medieval Latin from Greek paragraphos 'short stroke marking a break in sense', from para- 'beside' + graphein 'write'