παρα φυσιν

English translation: unnatural, in an unnatural way

13:58 Jul 11, 2012
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Greek term or phrase: παρα φυσιν
Is παρα φυσιν a fixed expression and what would it mean to a Greek person?
Could it have more than one meaning?
Don Hank
United States
Local time: 18:14
English translation:unnatural, in an unnatural way
Explanation:
It is a phrase used as an adverb or an adjective to describe what may exist or happen against the regular order of nature. In this way, it may describe sodomy as unnatural carnal intercourse, or a so-called artificial anus (anus praeternaturalis).
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Nick Lingris
United Kingdom
Local time: 22:14
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4 +2unnatural, in an unnatural way
Nick Lingris
2 +1against nature/contrary to nature//contrary to all custom
Assimina Vavoula


  

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unnatural, in an unnatural way


Explanation:
It is a phrase used as an adverb or an adjective to describe what may exist or happen against the regular order of nature. In this way, it may describe sodomy as unnatural carnal intercourse, or a so-called artificial anus (anus praeternaturalis).

Nick Lingris
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agree  Effie Simiakaki (X)
4 hrs
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agree  transphy: How well explained, Nick!!!!!! The G. meaning is exactly as in En., 6 of one half a dozen for the other!!!
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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 2/5Answerer confidence 2/5 peer agreement (net): +1
against nature/contrary to nature//contrary to all custom


Explanation:
something that is contrary to nature's laws, against nature

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Note added at 1 hr (2012-07-11 15:07:08 GMT)
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In medicine, we use it in:
παρά φύσιν έδρα that means abdominal anus

Assimina Vavoula
Greece
Local time: 00:14
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Native speaker of: Native in GreekGreek

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agree  transphy: But arn't these terms paraphrasing 'unnatural' ?
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