Paragon

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Noun 1.3 Verb

English

Etymology

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

Noun

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

Verb

to paragon

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