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Topic: Grammar

paragraphic

IPA: /ˌpærəˈɡræfɪk/

KK: /pærəˈɡræfɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or written in sections of text that are grouped together, usually containing a single idea or theme.

Example: The essay was well-structured, with each paragraphic section clearly addressing a different point.

parallelism

IPA: /ˈpærəˌlɪzəm/

KK: /ˈpærəˌlɛlɪzəm/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of being similar or having a corresponding relationship, often used in grammar to describe the use of similar structures in sentences.

Example: The author used parallelism in her writing to create rhythm and emphasize her points.

paraph

IPA: /ˈpærəf/

KK: /ˈpærəf/

noun

Definition: A decorative mark or flourish made after a signature to prevent forgery or to add style.

Example: He added a paraph to his signature to make it more unique.

paraphrasable

IPA: /ˌpærəˈfreɪzəbl/

KK: /ˈpærəˌfreɪzəbl/

adjective

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.

paraphrase

IPA: /ˈpærəˌfreɪz/

KK: /ˈpærəˌfreɪz/

intransitive verb

Definition: To express something in different words while keeping the original meaning.

Example: In class, we learned how to paraphrase a text to make it easier to understand.

noun

Definition: A way of expressing the same idea or information using different words, often to make it clearer or easier to understand.

Example: The teacher asked us to write a paraphrase of the poem to show our understanding of its meaning.

transitive verb

Definition: To express the meaning of something using different words, often to clarify or simplify the original text.

Example: The teacher asked us to paraphrase the paragraph in our own words.

paraphraser

IPA: /ˈpærəˌfreɪzər/

KK: /ˈpærəˌfreɪzər/

noun

Definition: A person who rewrites or restates text in different words while keeping the original meaning.

Example: The teacher asked the students to act as a paraphraser and rewrite the paragraph in their own words.

paraphrastic

IPA: /ˌpærəˈfræstɪk/

KK: /ˌpærəˈfræstɪk/

adjective

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

Example: The teacher asked the students to provide a paraphrastic version of the poem to ensure they understood its meaning.

parasynthesis

IPA: /ˌpærəˈsɪnθəsɪs/

KK: /pɛrəˈsɪnθəsɪs/

noun

Definition: The process of creating new words by combining existing words and adding prefixes or suffixes to them.

Example: The word 'downhearted' is an example of parasynthesis, as it combines 'down' and 'heart' with the suffix '-ed'.

parasynthetic

IPA: /ˌpærəˈsɪnθɛtɪk/

KK: /pærəˈsɪnθɛtɪk/

adjective

Definition: Created by combining several parts, such as prefixes and suffixes, to form a new word from a compound.

Example: The word 'unhappiness' is an example of a parasynthetic formation.

paratactic

IPA: //pærəˈtæktɪk//

KK: /pærəˈtæktɪk/

adjective

Definition: Related to a style of writing or speaking where phrases or clauses are placed one after another without using conjunctions to connect them.

Example: The author's paratactic style gives the text a unique rhythm and flow.

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