paragon

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Noun 1.2.1 Translations 1.3 Verb 1.3.1 Translations

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[edit] Etymology

From Greek paragone (literally “touchstone”) < Greek parakonan < Greek para- + akōne

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paragon (plural paragons)

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.

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

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to paragon (third-person singular simple present paragons, present participle paragoning, simple past and past participle paragoned)

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

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