ˈpærəɡrɑ:f n. & v. --n. 1 a
distinct section of a
piece of
writing,
beginning on a
new usu. indented line. 2 a
symbol (usu. X!X!) used to mark a new paragraph,
and also as a
reference mark. 3 a
short item in a
newspaper, usu. of
only one paragraph. --v.tr.
arrange (a piece of writing) in paragraphs. øøparagraphic adj. [F paragraphe or med.L paragraphus f. Gk paragraphos short
stroke marking a break in
sense (as
PARA-(1), grapho write)]