English

Etymology
From Gr. paragone (literally �touchstone�) < Greek parakonan < Greek para- + ak�ne

Noun
en-noun

1. a companion; a match; an equal
2. emulation; rivalry; competition
3. a model or pattern; a pattern of excellence or perfection; as, a paragon of beauty or eloquence

#: In the novel, Constanza is a paragon of virtue who would never compromise her reputation.

1. a size of type between great primer and double pica.

Translations
trans-top|a companion
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trans-top|emulation; rivalry; competition
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trans-top|a model or pattern
Finnish: perikuva, esikuva
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trans-top|a size of type between great primer and double pica
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Verb
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1. to compare; to parallel; to put in rivalry or emulation with
2. to compare with; to equal; to rival
3. to serve as a model for; to surpass
4. to be equal; to hold comparison

Translations
trans-top|to compare
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trans-top|to compare with
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trans-top|to serve as a model for
Finnish: olla esikuvana
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trans-top|to be equal
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Category:Greek derivations

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