parable

noun

par·a·ble ˈper-ə-bəl How to pronounce parable (audio)

ˈpa-rə-

: a usually short fictitious story that illustrates a moral attitude or a religious principle

the Biblical parable of the Good Samaritan

also : something (such as a news story or a series of real events) likened to a parable in providing an instructive example or lesson

In some ways, his life is a parable of the corrupting effect of great wealth, for he always assumed that everyone was after his money and out to cheat him.

Gavin Stamp

By the summer of 2014, 380 House members and 74 senators had signed on as sponsors …. The ABLE Act had become a force. Yet in a parable of how Washington works, the bill still had a long way to go.

Gail Russell Chaddock

Example Sentences

He told the children a parable about the importance of forgiveness. the parable of the Good Samaritan

Recent Examples on the Web The novel’s existential absurdity quickly gives way to a parable of what might be called racial mourning.

Ron Charles, Washington Post, 2 Aug. 2022 Everett Comedy and tragedy collide in Bong Joon-ho's exceptional parable that cleaned up at the 2020 Oscars.

Deanna Janes, Harper's BAZAAR, 15 July 2022 The saga of Kidd Creole, from the pinnacle of hip-hop stardom to a Bronx rooming house and a series of menial temp jobs, is a parable of rap’s first generation.

New York Times, 16 June 2022 Choy and her co-director, Renee Tajima-Peña, immersed themselves in the nuances of the case, resisting the temptation to turn Chin’s death into a simple parable of victimhood.

Hua Hsu, The New Yorker, 23 June 2022 The trajectory that took Melville from youthful celebrity to total obscurity to, finally, posthumous renown as the author of the greatest of all American novels has become the stuff of legend, a parable about the mercurial ways of literary fortune.

Sam Sacks, WSJ, 26 May 2022 Campion’s shrewdest stunt was to validate the young, murderous, fascist gay character (Kodi Smit-McPhee) — making a venal parable about generational politics.

Armond White, National Review, 9 Mar. 2022 That story line is supposed to come across as a chilling parable about the excesses of business-minded gene modification, but locusts make for a far less effective adversary than a good old-fashioned tyrannosaur.

David Sims, The Atlantic, 8 June 2022 That’s essentially the political parable of Corinthian Colleges, as told by Kamala Harris.

The Editorial Board, WSJ, 2 June 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle English parable, parabol "allegorical narrative, proverb, speech," borrowed from Anglo-French parable, going back to Late Latin parabola "comparison, allegory, proverb, discourse, speech," going back to Latin, "explanatory illustration, comparison," borrowed from Greek parabolḗ "juxtaposition, comparison," "proverb" (Septuagint), "parable" (New Testament), from parabol-, stem in noun derivation of parabállein "to cast before (as fodder for a horse), expose, set beside, compare," from para- para- entry 1 + bállein "to reach by throwing, let fly, strike, put, place" — more at devil entry 1

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

单词	parables
释义	parable noun par·a·ble ˈper-ə-bəl ˈpa-rə- : a usually short fictitious story that illustrates a moral attitude or a religious principle the Biblical parable of the Good Samaritan also : something (such as a news story or a series of real events) likened to a parable in providing an instructive example or lesson In some ways, his life is a parable of the corrupting effect of great wealth, for he always assumed that everyone was after his money and out to cheat him. Gavin Stamp By the summer of 2014, 380 House members and 74 senators had signed on as sponsors …. The ABLE Act had become a force. Yet in a parable of how Washington works, the bill still had a long way to go. Gail Russell Chaddock Did you know? Parable comes from the Latin word parabola, from Greek parabolḗ, meaning "comparison." The word parabola may look familiar if you remember your geometry. The mathematical parabola refers to a curve that is shaped like the path of something that is thrown forward and high in the air and falls back to the ground. Synonyms allegory apologue fable See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences He told the children a parable about the importance of forgiveness. the parable of the Good Samaritan Recent Examples on the Web The novel’s existential absurdity quickly gives way to a parable of what might be called racial mourning. Ron Charles, Washington Post, 2 Aug. 2022 Everett Comedy and tragedy collide in Bong Joon-ho's exceptional parable that cleaned up at the 2020 Oscars. Deanna Janes, Harper's BAZAAR, 15 July 2022 The saga of Kidd Creole, from the pinnacle of hip-hop stardom to a Bronx rooming house and a series of menial temp jobs, is a parable of rap’s first generation. New York Times, 16 June 2022 Choy and her co-director, Renee Tajima-Peña, immersed themselves in the nuances of the case, resisting the temptation to turn Chin’s death into a simple parable of victimhood. Hua Hsu, The New Yorker, 23 June 2022 The trajectory that took Melville from youthful celebrity to total obscurity to, finally, posthumous renown as the author of the greatest of all American novels has become the stuff of legend, a parable about the mercurial ways of literary fortune. Sam Sacks, WSJ, 26 May 2022 Campion’s shrewdest stunt was to validate the young, murderous, fascist gay character (Kodi Smit-McPhee) — making a venal parable about generational politics. Armond White, National Review, 9 Mar. 2022 That story line is supposed to come across as a chilling parable about the excesses of business-minded gene modification, but locusts make for a far less effective adversary than a good old-fashioned tyrannosaur. David Sims, The Atlantic, 8 June 2022 That’s essentially the political parable of Corinthian Colleges, as told by Kamala Harris. The Editorial Board, WSJ, 2 June 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English parable, parabol "allegorical narrative, proverb, speech," borrowed from Anglo-French parable, going back to Late Latin parabola "comparison, allegory, proverb, discourse, speech," going back to Latin, "explanatory illustration, comparison," borrowed from Greek parabolḗ "juxtaposition, comparison," "proverb" (Septuagint), "parable" (New Testament), from parabol-, stem in noun derivation of parabállein "to cast before (as fodder for a horse), expose, set beside, compare," from para- para- entry 1 + bállein "to reach by throwing, let fly, strike, put, place" — more at devil entry 1 First Known Use 14th century, in the meaning defined above Kids Definition parable noun par·a·ble ˈper-ə-bəl : a simple story that teaches a moral lesson parables noun plural of parable as in allegories a story intended to teach a basic truth or moral about life the parable in which the repentant sinner is compared to the returning prodigal son who is welcomed home Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance allegories fables tales narratives apologues mythologies bestiaries myths beast fables legends morality plays
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