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Meaning of circumlocution

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

circumlocution

Pronunciation:/ˌsɜːkəmləˈkjuːʃən//ˌsɝkəmləˈkjuʃən/

noun

Definitions

  1. A roundabout or indirect way of speaking; the use of more words than necessary to express an idea.

  2. A roundabout expression.

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/circumlocution

Related words

periphrasisindirect expressioncircumambagesambagescircuitinglong way aroundfaçon de parleroratio obliqua