Parasyon (en. Paragon)

/pa-ra-syon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An example of perfection or high standards.
He is the paragon of excellence in his field.
Siya ang parasyon ng kahusayan sa kanyang larangan.
An advantage that stands out from others.
The new car model is regarded as the paragon of technology.
Ang bagong modelo ng sasakyan ay itinuturing na parasyon ng teknolohiya.
An object or person that serves as a model for others.
Many consider Rizal a paragon in the field of literature.
Maraming tinuturing na parasyon si Rizal sa larangan ng literatura.

Etymology

Comes from Latin 'parisio,' meaning equipment or medium.

Common Phrases and Expressions

paragon of beauty
A person or thing that exhibits the highest standards of beauty.
parasyon ng kagandahan
paragon of wisdom
A person with vast and profound knowledge.
parasyon ng karunungan

Related Words

unique
Refers to an object or person with distinctive traits.
katangi-tangi
ideal
A concept or image of perfection.
ideal

Slang Meanings

like it has no direction, no destination
The things you're saying are just like parasyon, pointless.
Yung mga sinasabi mo, parang parasyon lang, walang kwenta.
not true, just talk
Because he's crazy, what he says is all over the place, like parasyon.
Dahil sira ulo siya, ang gulo ng sinasabi niya, parang parasyon.