Definition

Capable of being expressed in different words while retaining the same meaning.

Example

The text is paraphrasable, allowing students to rewrite it in their own words.

Conversation

I was reading that article, and some parts were really confusing.

Yeah, I know what you mean. Some ideas are hard to grasp.

Do you think we could make it more paraphrasable?

Definitely! That way, it would be easier to understand.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Paraphrasable → It is formed from "para-" (meaning beside or alongside) and "phrasare" (from Greek "phrasis", meaning to speak or express). The word "paraphrasable" means capable of being expressed in different words or alongside the original expression.

Memory Tip

Think of expressing something 'beside' ('para-') the original words — that's why paraphrasable means it can be reworded.

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