Metaphrase vs. Paraphrase

Metaphrasenoun

a literal, word-for-word translation.

Metaphrasenoun

An answering phrase; repartee.

Metaphraseverb

to make such a literal translation.

Metaphrasenoun

A verbal translation; a version or translation from one language into another, word for word; a literal translation; - opposed to paraphrase.

Metaphrasenoun

An answering phrase; repartee.

Metaphrase

Metaphrase is a term referring to literal translation, i.e., translation. In everyday usage, metaphrase means literalism; however, metaphrase is also the translation of poetry into prose.

Paraphrasenoun

A restatement of a text in different words, often to clarify meaning.

Paraphrasenoun

(Scotland) One of a certain number of Scripture passages turned into verse for use in the service of praise.

Paraphraseverb

(ambitransitive) To restate something as, or to compose a paraphrase.

Paraphrasenoun

A restatement of a text, passage, or work, expressing the meaning of the original in another form, generally for the sake of its clearer and fuller exposition; a setting forth the signification of a text in other and ampler terms; a free translation or rendering; - opposed to metaphrase.

Paraphraseverb

To express, interpret, or translate with latitude; to give the meaning of a passage in other language.

Paraphraseverb

To make a paraphrase.

Paraphrasenoun

rewording for the purpose of clarification

Paraphraseverb

express the same message in different words

Paraphraseverb

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

Paraphrasenoun

a rewording of something written or spoken

Paraphrase

A paraphrase is a restatement of the meaning of a text or passage using other words. The term itself is derived via Latin paraphrasis from Greek παράφρασις 'additional manner of expression'.