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Definition of Circumlocution
Circumlocution

The use of many words to express an idea that might be expressed by few; indirect or roundabout language; a periphrase.

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Circumlocution Translations

circumlocution in French is circonscription, circonlocution
circumlocution in German is Umschreibung


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