Paragoning: meaning, definitions and examples
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paragoning
[ ˈpɛrəˌɡɑnɪŋ ]
moral comparison
To paragon means to compare something to a model of excellence or perfection. This verb is often used when discussing ideals or persons that exemplify moral or aesthetic values. It implies a qualitative analysis where one thing is measured against a standard that's regarded as the best in its category. This term is often used in literature and rhetoric to highlight virtues by contrasting them with less admirable traits.
Synonyms
compare, exemplify, mirror, model.
Examples of usage
- She paragoned her actions to those of the greatest leaders.
- In his speech, he paragoned honesty as the highest virtue.
- The author paragoned the hero's bravery with that of historical figures.
Translations
Translations of the word "paragoning" in other languages:
🇵🇹 paragonando
🇮🇳 उदाहरण देना
🇩🇪 vorzeigen
🇮🇩 membandingkan
🇺🇦 парагонування
🇵🇱 porównywanie
🇯🇵 模範を示すこと
🇫🇷 paragoner
🇪🇸 paragonar
🇹🇷 örnekleme
🇰🇷 모범을 보이다
🇸🇦 تمثيل
🇨🇿 paragónování
🇸🇰 paragonovanie
🇨🇳 典范
🇸🇮 paragonsko
🇮🇸 dæmigerð
🇰🇿 парагондау
🇬🇪 პარაგონირება
🇦🇿 paraqonlama
🇲🇽 paragonar
Etymology
The term 'paragon' originates from the Middle English 'paragon,' which derives from the Old French 'paragon' meaning a model or pattern, itself rooted in the Italian 'paragone.' The Italian term was a conjunction of 'para' (to compare) and 'gone' (a measure or standard). Historically, the word was used in the context of fine measurement in fields such as metallurgy and later evolved into a more conceptual framework used for moral and aesthetic comparisons. Over time, it has been integrated into English literary and rhetorical discussions to symbolize ideal characteristics. In classic literature, paragon often appears in discussions contrasting virtues and establishing a benchmark for excellence.