paragraph

par-a-graph · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A distinct section of a piece of writing, usually dealing with a single theme, indicated by a new line or indentation.

  2. 2.

    (verb) To arrange text into paragraphs.

Forms

plural: paragraphs

Related words

See also: essay, sentence, text
Synonyms: block, passage, section

Etymology

From Greek paragraphos (short stroke marking a break in sense), from para (beside) + graphein (to write).