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par⋅a⋅graph⋅ic

  [par-uh-graf-ik]
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–adjective
1. of, pertaining to, or forming a paragraph.
2. divided into paragraphs.
Also, par⋅a⋅graph⋅i⋅cal.

Origin:
1780–90; paragraph + -ic

Related forms:
par⋅a⋅graph⋅i⋅cal⋅ly, adverb
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par·a·graph   (pār'ə-grāf')   
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.
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