Definition of paragraph
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a : a subdivision of a written composition that consists of one or more sentences, deals with one point or gives the words of one speaker, and begins on a new usually indented line
The introductory paragraphs were written by the editor.
b : a short composition or note that is complete in one paragraph
2 : a character (such as ¶) used to indicate the beginning of a paragraph and as a reference mark
paragraph
verbparagraphed; paragraphing; paragraphs
Definition of paragraph (Entry 2 of 2)
: to write paragraphs
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The first known use of paragraph was in the 15th century
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