Definition of Metaphrase

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

Definition of Metaphrase

1. Noun. a literal, word-for-word translation. ¹

2. Noun. An answering phrase; repartee. ¹

3. Verb. to make such a literal translation. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Metaphrase

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Metaphrase

metaphoric
metaphorical
metaphorical extension
metaphorical theism
metaphorically
metaphoricity
metaphorise
metaphorist
metaphorists
metaphorize
metaphors
metaphosphate
metaphosphates
metaphosphoric
metaphosphoric acid
metaphrase (current term)
metaphrased
metaphrases
metaphrasing
metaphrasis
metaphrast
metaphrastic
metaphrastical
metaphrasts
metaphyseal
metaphyseal dysplasia
metaphysial
metaphysial dysostosis
metaphysial dysplasia
metaphysial fibrous cortical defect

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