parabasis noun. [pǝ'rabǝsɪs] Pl. -ases [-ǝsi:z]. E19.
[Greek, from parabainein go aside, step forward, formed as PARA-¹ + bainein to step, walk.]
In ancient Greek comedy, a part unconnected with the action of the drama that was sung by the chorus to the audience in the poet's name; transf. a digression in which an author addresses the audience on personal or topical matters.

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