About The Word Metaphrase
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Metaphrase
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What's The Definition Of Metaphrase?Synonyms | Synonyms for Metaphrase: Related Terms | Find terms related to Metaphrase: See Also | Metaphrase In Webster's Dictionary \Met"a*phrase\, n. [Gr. meta`frasis, from metafrazein
to paraphrase; meta` beyond, over + fra`zein to speak: cf. F.
m['e]taphrase.]
1. A verbal translation; a version or translation from one
language into another, word for word; -- opposed to
{paraphrase}. --Dryden.
2. An answering phrase; repartee. --Mrs. Browning.
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