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1. (n.) circumlocution
a roundabout or indirect way of speaking; the use of more words than necessary to express an idea.
2. circumlocution
a roundabout expression.
Etymology: (1375–1425; late ME < L circumlocūtiō)
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1. (noun) circumlocution, periphrasis, ambage
a style that involves indirect ways of expressing things
2. (noun) circumlocution, indirect expression
an indirect way of expressing something
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1. (noun) 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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