English Explanatory Dictionary

parable

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A short narrative illustrating a lesson (usually religious/moral) by comparison or analogy.
verb
  1. To represent by parable.
adj
  1. That can easily be prepared or procured; obtainable.

Pronunciation

/ˈpaɹəbəl/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-parable.wav /ˈpæɹ.ə.bəl/ /ˈpɛɹ.ə.bəl/

Word forms

parable parables parabling parabled more parable most parable

Etymology

From Middle English parable, from Old French parable, parabole, from Late Latin parabola, from Ancient Greek παραβολή (parabolḗ, “comparison”). Doublet of parabola, parole, and palaver.

Synonyms

exemplum

Related words

palaver parabola parabole parabolist parliament parlor parole fable allegory pericope simile

Derived words

metaparable parablelike
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