metaphrase
metaphrase · metaphrases
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Meaning
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An answering phrase; repartee.
Origin
From Ancient Greek μεταφράζομαι (metaphrázomai, “consider after”). By surface analysis, meFrom Ancient Greek μεταφράζομαι (metaphrázomai, “consider after”). By surface analysis, meta- + phrase.
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Forms
plural: metaphrases| Singular | metaphrase |
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