English to English Dictionary

Paraphrase

To express the meaning of something written or spoken using different words, especially to achieve greater clarity.

Paraplegia

Paralysis of the lower half of the body, typically caused by injury or disease affecting the spinal cord.

Paraplegic

A person who is affected by paraplegia, which is the impairment of motor or sensory function of the lower extremities.

Parasite

An organism that lives in or on another organism of another species and benefits by deriving nutrients at the other's expense.

Parasitic plant

A plant that derives some or all of its nutritional requirements from another living plant (the host) through specialized roots called haustoria.

Parasitism

A relationship between two organisms in which one organism benefits at the expense of the other.

Parasol

A light umbrella used as a shade against the sun, typically carried by women.

Parastatal

Relating to a company or organization that possesses certain legal and financial independence from the government while being controlled wholly or partly by it.

Parataxis

A rhetorical term for a writing style that juxtaposes phrases or clauses without coordinating or subordinating them.

Parboil

To boil (food) until it is partly cooked.

Parbrise

The front window of a vehicle that protects the occupants from wind and debris.

Parcel

A thing or collection of things wrapped in paper in order to be carried or sent by mail.