/ Dictionary / Index M metaphrase: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: met•a•phrase Pronunciation: (met'u-frāz"), [key] — n., v., -phrased, -phras•ing. —n. a literal translation. —v.t. to translate, esp. literally. to change the phrasing or literary form of. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. metaphosphoric acid metaphrast Related Content Daily Word Quiz: cautious Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language