paraphrastic (C2)
adjective
Pronunciation: /ˌpærəˈfræstɪk/
Definition
Relating to or characterized by paraphrase, which is a restatement of a text or passage in other words, often to clarify or simplify the original meaning.
Examples
The paraphrastic translation of the poem aimed to preserve the original's poetic tone and meter.
The student's paraphrastic essay was marked down for lacking original thought and merely rephrasing existing ideas.
The author's use of paraphrastic language made the technical concepts more accessible to a broader audience.
How to Use paraphrastic
- paraphrastic translation (noun phrase)
- a translation that conveys the same meaning as the original text, but uses different words or phrases — "The paraphrastic translation of the novel into French aimed to capture the nuances of the original English text."
- paraphrastic writing style (noun phrase)
- a writing style that involves rephrasing or rewording existing ideas or texts, often to create a new or original work — "The author's paraphrastic writing style was criticized for lacking originality and relying too heavily on existing sources."
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