1. a literal word-for-word translation from one language to another
Usage: literary

1. to translate literally word for word
Usage: literary

Examples

• The student’s metaphrase of the Latin text was accurate but awkward.
• A metaphrase often loses the natural flow of the target language.
• The translator chose to metaphrase the ancient document to preserve its exact meaning.
• Rather than metaphrase the poem, she created a more fluid adaptation.
• The metaphrase revealed the original author’s precise word choices.
• Scholars debate whether to metaphrase or paraphrase classical texts.