Paragraph: meaning, definitions and examples
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paragraph
[ หpรฆrษหษกrรฆf ]
writing
A paragraph is a distinct section of a piece of writing, usually dealing with a single theme and indicated by a new line, indentation, or numbering. It is a fundamental building block of coherent writing.
Synonyms
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| paragraph |
Use when referring to a distinct section of a piece of writing, typically dealing with a single theme and indicated by a new line, indentation, or numbering.
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| section |
Appropriate when referring to a larger division within a document, book, or any structured text, often numbered or titled.
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| passage |
Suitable for discussing a specific portion of a larger text, often a short extract or a segment of written work or speech.
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| segment |
Best used when talking about a part of something that is clearly separable, may relate to text, physical objects, or time.
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Examples of usage
- A well-structured essay should have clear paragraphs that flow logically.
- Each paragraph should focus on a specific point or idea.
Translations
Translations of the word "paragraph" in other languages:
๐ต๐น parรกgrafo
๐ฎ๐ณ เค เคจเฅเคเฅเคเฅเคฆ
๐ฉ๐ช Absatz
๐ฎ๐ฉ paragraf
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะฐัะฐะณัะฐั
๐ต๐ฑ akapit
๐ฏ๐ต ๆฎต่ฝ
๐ซ๐ท paragraphe
๐ช๐ธ pรกrrafo
๐น๐ท paragraf
๐ฐ๐ท ๋จ๋ฝ
๐ธ๐ฆ ููุฑุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ odstavec
๐ธ๐ฐ odsek
๐จ๐ณ ๆฎต่ฝ
๐ธ๐ฎ odstavek
๐ฎ๐ธ mรกlsgrein
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฟะฐัะฐะณัะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแ แแแ แแคแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ paraqraf
๐ฒ๐ฝ pรกrrafo
Etymology
The word 'paragraph' originated from the Middle French word 'paragraphe', which came from the Latin word 'paragraphus', meaning 'short stroke in the margin'. The concept of dividing text into paragraphs dates back to ancient times, with early manuscripts using symbols or spacing to indicate breaks in the text. Over time, the paragraph became a standard unit of organization in writing, facilitating readability and comprehension.