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paratext.

In literary theory, meanings that are alluded to, above or beyond the printed text; interpretations of text.

8 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. In literary theory, meanings that are alluded to, above or beyond the printed text; interpretations of text.

    countable · literary · uncountable
  2. All of the notes and explanations that make a text more understandable.

    countable · uncountable
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From para- + text.

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