Paragraphing: meaning, definitions and examples

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paragraphing

 

[ ˈpærəˌɡræfɪŋ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

writing

The division of a text into paragraphs, which are groups of sentences related to the same topic.

Synonyms

formatting, segmentation, structuring

Examples of usage

  • Make sure to use proper paragraphing in your essay.
  • She struggled with the concept of paragraphing in her writing.
  • The teacher emphasized the importance of clear paragraphing in the assignment.
Context #2 | Verb

writing

The act of organizing a text into paragraphs to improve readability and flow.

Synonyms

formatting, segmenting, structuring

Examples of usage

  • She spent hours paragraphing her document to make it more coherent.
  • Paragraphing is essential for conveying ideas effectively in writing.

Translations

Translations of the word "paragraphing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 paragrafação

🇮🇳 पैराग्राफिंग

🇩🇪 Absatzbildung

🇮🇩 pembuatan paragraf

🇺🇦 параграфування

🇵🇱 paragrafowanie

🇯🇵 パラグラフ化

🇫🇷 paragraphe

🇪🇸 paragrafado

🇹🇷 paragraf oluşturma

🇰🇷 단락 나누기

🇸🇦 تقسيم الفقرات

🇨🇿 odstavcování

🇸🇰 odstavcovanie

🇨🇳 分段

🇸🇮 paragrafiranje

🇮🇸 greinaskipting

🇰🇿 параграфтау

🇬🇪 პარაგრაფირება

🇦🇿 paraqraflaşdırma

🇲🇽 paragrafado

Etymology

The term 'paragraphing' originates from the Old French word 'paragrafe,' which came from the Latin word 'paragraphus,' meaning 'short stroke in writing.' The concept of paragraphing has evolved over centuries to enhance the clarity and structure of written texts, reflecting the development of written communication practices.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,847, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.