metaphrase

 
Pronunciation: /ˈmɛtəfreɪz/

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'