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).