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paraphrasing

 

[ ˌperəˈfreɪzɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

writing

Express the meaning of (something written or spoken) using different words, especially to achieve greater clarity.

Synonyms

rephrase, reword, rewrite

Examples of usage

  • He paraphrased the passage from the book to make it easier to understand.
  • I need you to paraphrase this paragraph for me, please.

Translations

Translations of the word "paraphrasing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 paráfrase

🇮🇳 पैराफ्रेशिंग

🇩🇪 Paraphrasierung

🇮🇩 parafrase

🇺🇦 парафраз

🇵🇱 parafraza

🇯🇵 言い換え

🇫🇷 paraphrase

🇪🇸 paráfrasis

🇹🇷 parafraz

🇰🇷 의역

🇸🇦 إعادة صياغة

🇨🇿 parafráze

🇸🇰 parafráza

🇨🇳 释义

🇸🇮 parafraza

🇮🇸 umorðun

🇰🇿 парафраз

🇬🇪 პარაფრაზი

🇦🇿 parafraz

🇲🇽 paráfrasis

Word origin

The word 'paraphrasing' derives from the French verb 'paraphraser', which in turn comes from the Latin 'paraphrasis', meaning 'a paraphrase'. The concept of paraphrasing has been used throughout history as a way to convey a message in a clearer or more concise manner. Paraphrasing plays a crucial role in academic writing and communication, allowing individuals to express ideas in their own words while maintaining the original meaning.

See also: paraphrase, phrase, phrased, phrases, phrasing, rephrase.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,859, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.