Metaphrastic is a term often used to describe the process of translating or rewording a text to make it easier to understand. Some synonyms for the word include interpretive, explanatory, paraphrastic, and rewording. Interpretive conveys the idea that the text is being translated in a way that makes sense to the reader. Explanatory suggests that the text is being explained in a way that makes it clear to the reader. Paraphrastic conveys the idea that the text is being rewritten in a different way. Rewording, on the other hand, suggests that the text is being expressed using different words but with the same meaning.