Paraphrase

Paraphrase ( from Ancient Greek παρά pará " next to it, as well" and φράζειν phrázein " talk, say " ) within the meaning of Linguistics is an ambiguous term.

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• The definition of the meaning of a linguistic expression through other linguistic expressions (especially with the claim of " identical" rendition of the meaning of a word or the thought of a sentence or text );
• The paraphrasing of a linguistic expression ( a text) (see also: paraphrasing ) - in the narrow sense in another language;
• Specifically an elementary method of generative grammar to determine the semantic identity of different sets.

There are many fixed expressions with which to initiate a paraphrase and reveals. One of the most famous expressions is that is (ie ). Example of a paraphrase: The traffic light is red, that is, no pedestrian shall cross the road.

Quotes are often completed by a paraphrase and detailed or reproduced in your own words and interpreted. For text analysis, it often is the first step represents the repetition of what is heard in your own words is often called paraphrasing and used in medical parlance for example.

The interpretation or reflection and active listening are related communication techniques.

In the ancient world and in medieval universities, the paraphrase was a common ingredient of scientific discussions. Examples are the Platonic dialogues.