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paraphrastic

/ˌpær.əˈfræs.tɪk/

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adjective

/ˌpær.əˈfræs.tɪk/C2formalobsolete
  • ruОтносящийся к пересказу или характеризующийся им; выражающий смысл чего-либо другими словами, особенно в более пространной или косвенной манере.

Relating to or characterized by paraphrase; expressing the meaning of something using different words, especially in a more lengthy or indirect manner.

  1. Altered by paraphrasingC1formal

    Relating to or characterized by the restatement of a text or passage in different words, often to clarify or simplify the meaning.

    ruПерефразированный

    • The student's paraphrastic summary captured the essence of the original article.
    • A paraphrastic translation can make complex ideas more accessible.
    • The teacher praised her paraphrastic explanation of the scientific concept.
Forms
  • more paraphrastic comparative form
  • most paraphrastic superlative form