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παραγράφω

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Greek

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Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /pa.ɾaˈɣɾa.fo/
  • Hyphenation: πα‧ρα‧γρά‧φω

Etymology 1

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Learned, from Hellenistic Koine Greek παραγράφω (change an entry). Morphologically, from παρα- (beside) +‎ γράφω (write).

Verb

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παραγράφω (paragráfo) (past παρέγραψα, passive παραγράφομαι)

  1. (law) to erase, strike out
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participles: (law)

Etymology 2

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From παρα- (in excess) +‎ γράφω (write).

Verb

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παραγράφω (paragráfo) (past παράγραψα/παραέγραψα, passive παραγράφομαι)

  1. to write too much
  2. to write for too long (expresses fatigue)
  3. to exaggerate, overstate when writing
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