paraphrase Definition

paraphrase
noun

1. A restatement of something using different words, especially in order to clarify; a rewording or rephrasing.

verb

paraphrased, paraphrasing
1. To express something in other words.

Thesaurus: rephrase, reword, restate, rehash, interpret, translate, recapitulate.

Derivative: paraphrastic
adj

Etymology: 16c: French, from Greek paraphrasis, from para- alongside + phrasis speaking.