EPISODE · Sep 19, 2021 · 15 MIN

Episode 101: Parabola/Parable

from Words for Granted - An etymology and linguistics podcast

The meanings of "parabola" and "parable" have very little to do with one another, yet these words are etymological doublets of a single Greek work, parabole, which meant "a throwing aside". In this episode, we explore how this literal meaning connects to the literary and mathematical developments of this Greek word. This month's bonus episode explores the syntax of predicate adjectives. Become a member on Patreon.com for to every WFG bonus episode.

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