PARAGRAPH

n. v.

6 definitions — Webster’s Dictionary (1828)


1.
n.

Originally, a marginal mark or note, set in the margin to call attention to something in the text, e. g., a change of subject; now, the character

2.
n.

A distinct part of a discourse or writing; any section or subdivision of a writing or chapter which relates to a particular point, whether consisting of one or many sentences. The division is sometimes noted by the mark

3.
n.

A brief composition complete in one typographical section or paragraph; an item, remark, or quotation comprised in a few lines forming one paragraph; as, a column of news paragraphs; an editorial paragraph.

4.
v.

To divide into paragraphs; to mark with the character .

5.
v.

To express in the compass of a paragraph; as, to paragraph an article.

6.
v.

To mention in a paragraph or paragraphs