parable Meaning & Definition
What Does Parable Mean?
Parable is used as a noun meaning A short narrative illustrating a lesson (usually religious/moral) by comparison or analogy. As a verb, it means To represent by parable. As an adjective, it means That can easily be prepared or procured; obtainable.
Parable: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun, verb, adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈpaɹəbəl// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | allegory, fable and apologue |
| Plural | parables |
| Comparative / superlative | more parable, most parable |
| Verb forms | parables, parabling, parabled |
Parable Definition (Noun)
- A short narrative illustrating a lesson (usually religious/moral) by comparison or analogy.
In the New Testament the parables told by Jesus Christ convey His message, as in "The parable of the prodigal son".
Parable as a Verb
- To represent by parable.
Parable as an Adjective
- That can easily be prepared or procured; obtainable.
Synonyms of Parable
Parable synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Parable
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Parable in a Sentence
In the New Testament the parables told by Jesus Christ convey His message, as in "The parable of the prodigal son".
Catholic homilies normally draw on at least one Biblical lecture, often parables.
Catholic sermons normally draw on at least one Biblical lecture, often parables.
Word Forms & Grammar
parable (plural parables)
parable (third-person singular simple present parables, present participle parabling, simple past and past participle parabled)
parable (comparative more parable, superlative most parable)
Words That Rhyme With Parable
Origin of Parable
Origin 1: 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.
Origin 2: From Latin parābilis, from parāre (“to prepare, procure”).
Parable Pronunciation
The standard pronunciation of parable is //ˈpaɹəbəl//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Questions People Ask About Parable
Is parable a noun or a verb?
Parable is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb and an adjective.
What is another word for parable?
You can replace parable with words such as allegory, fable and apologue. See the full list of parable synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of parable?
The plural of parable is parables.
What is the past tense of parable?
The past tense of parable is parabled. The present participle is parabling.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of parable?
The comparative form is more parable and the superlative form is most parable.