METAPHRASE
\mˌɛtəfɹˈe͡ɪz], \mˌɛtəfɹˈeɪz], \m_ˌɛ_t_ə_f_ɹ_ˈeɪ_z]\
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An answering phrase; repartee.
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A verbal translation; a version or translation from one language into another, word for word; - opposed to paraphrase.
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An answering phrase; repartee.
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A verbal translation; a version or translation from one language into another, word for word; - opposed to paraphrase.
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By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.
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n. [Greek] A literal or verbal translation, opposed to paraphrase.
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