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paragraph

nounmasculine/pɐˈɾaɣɾɐfu/medium

pa·rá·gra·fo

Definition

A distinct section of a piece of writing, usually dealing with a single theme and indicated by a new line, indentation, or numbering.
Please read the first paragraph of the contract.
Each paragraph should develop a single main idea.
Common collocations
single paragraphnew paragraphopening paragraphparagraph break

Etymology

Do latim 'paragraphus', do grego 'paragraphos' (escrito ao lado).

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