parable Synonyms & Antonyms
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Parable as a 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.
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: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun, verb, adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈpaɹəbəl/ |
| Meaning | A short narrative illustrating a lesson (usually religious/moral) by comparison or analogy |
| Plural | parables |
| Comparative / superlative | more parable, most parable |
| Verb forms | parables, parabling, parabled |
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 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.