paragraphic
Variant of paragraph
para·graph (par′ə graf′)
noun
- a distinct section or subdivision of a chapter, letter, etc., usually dealing with a particular point: it is begun on a new line, often indented
- a mark (¶) used as by proofreaders to indicate the beginning of a paragraph or as a sign marking material referred to elsewhere
- a brief article, item, or note in a newspaper or magazine
Etymology: MFr paragraphe < OFr < ML paragraphus, orig., sign marking separation of parts, as of a chapter < Gr paragraphos < para-, beside (see para-) + graphein, to write (see graphic)
transitive verb
- to mention in a paragraph or paragraphs
- to separate or arrange in paragraphs
intransitive verb
Related Forms:
- paragrapher par′a·graph′er noun or paragraphist par′a·graph′·ist
- paragraphic par′a·graph′ic adjective
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