Category:Paragraph

Par"a*graph, n. Etym: [f. paragraphe, ll. paragraphus, fr. Gr. Para-, And graphic, and cf. Paraph.]

1. 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

Note: this character is merely a modification of a capital p (the Initial of the word paragraph), the letter being reversed, and the Black part made white and the white part black for the sake of Distinctiveness.

2. 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. 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.

Paragraph Par"a*graph, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Paragraphed; p. pr. & vb. n. Paragraphing.]

1. To divide into paragraphs; to mark with the character.

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

3. To mention in a paragraph or paragraphs