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Circumlocution
see synonyms of circumlocutionNoun
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Circumlocution
see synonyms of circumlocutionnoun
1.
an indirect way of expressing something
2.
an indirect expression
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Circumlocution
see synonyms of circumlocution noun
1.
a roundabout, indirect, or lengthy way of expressing something; periphrasis
2.
an instance of this
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Circumlocution
see synonyms of circumlocutionn.
1. The use of unnecessarily wordy language, especially in being vague or evasive.
2. A roundabout or evasive expression: Circumlocutions like "go to the bathroom" are often used in place of words that are considered vulgar or indelicate.
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