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Definition of Circumlocution |
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Circumlocution
The use of many words to express an idea that might be expressed by few; indirect or roundabout language; a periphrase. Related Definitions: An, Be, By, Express, Expressed, Few, Idea, Indirect, Language, Many, Might, Of, Or, Periphrase, Roundabout, That, The, To, Use |
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Circumlocution Translations
circumlocution in French is circonscription, circonlocution circumlocution in German is Umschreibung |
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