Definition of PARABLE

parable

Meanings

Plural: parables

Noun

  • a short moral story (often with animal characters)
  • (New Testament) any of the stories told by Jesus to convey his religious message
    • "the parable of the prodigal son"
  • A short narrative illustrating a lesson (usually religious/moral) by comparison or analogy.

Verb

  • To represent by parable.

Adj

  • That can easily be prepared or procured; obtainable.

Origin / 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

allegory, apologue, fable

Scrabble Score: 11

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Words With Friends Score: 14

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