Metaphrase is a term referring to literal translation, i.e., "word by word and line by line" translation. In everyday usage, metaphrase means literalism; however, metaphrase is also the translation of poetry into prose.

What is metaphrase with example?

Metaphrasenoun. a verbal translation; a version or translation from one language into another, word for word; -- opposed to paraphrase. Etymology: [Gr. meta`frasis, from metafra`zein to paraphrase; meta` beyond, over + fra`zein to speak: cf. F.

What is metaphase in translation?

Metaphase is another word for literal translation and prasal means paraphrase.