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paragraphic
par·a·graph P0058700 (păr′ə-grăf′)n.1. A distinct division of written or printed matter that begins on a new, usually indented line, consists of one or more sentences, and typically deals with a single thought or topic or quotes one speaker's continuous words.2. A mark ( ¶ ) used to indicate where a new paragraph should begin or to serve as a reference mark.3. A brief article, notice, or announcement, as in a newspaper.tr.v. par·a·graphed, par·a·graph·ing, par·a·graphs To divide or arrange into paragraphs. [Middle English paragraf, from Old French paragrafe, from Medieval Latin paragraphus, from Greek paragraphos, line showing a break in sense or a change of speakers in a dialogue, from paragraphein, to write beside : para-, beside; see para-1 + graphein, to write; see gerbh- in Indo-European roots.] par′a·graph′ic, par′a·graph′i·cal adj. EncyclopediaSeeparagraph |