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Definition of Circumlocution
1. Noun. A style that involves indirect ways of expressing things.
Exact synonyms: Ambage, Periphrasis
Generic synonyms: Verboseness, Verbosity
Derivative terms: Ambagious, Circumlocutious, Periphrastic
Generic synonyms: Verboseness, Verbosity
Derivative terms: Ambagious, Circumlocutious, Periphrastic
2. Noun. An indirect way of expressing something.
Exact synonyms: Indirect Expression
Generic synonyms: Equivocation, Evasion
Derivative terms: Circumlocutious
Generic synonyms: Equivocation, Evasion
Derivative terms: Circumlocutious
Definition of Circumlocution
1. n. The use of many words to express an idea that might be expressed by few; indirect or roundabout language; a periphrase.
Definition of Circumlocution
1. Noun. A roundabout or indirect way of speaking; the use of more words than necessary to express an idea. ¹
2. Noun. A roundabout expression. See also euphemism ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Circumlocution
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