Definition of metaphrase Metaphrase
met•a•phrase
We found 5 definitions of metaphrase from 2 different sources.
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What does metaphrase mean?
Wiktionary 
- metaphrase (Noun)
A literal, word-for-word translation. - metaphrase (Noun)
An answering phrase; repartee. - metaphrase (Verb)
To make such a literal translation.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- metaphrase (n.)
A verbal translation; a version or translation from one language into another, word for word; -- opposed to paraphrase. - metaphrase (n.)
An answering phrase; repartee.
