Definitions for verbalismˈvɜr bəˌlɪz əm
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
ver•bal•ismˈvɜr bəˌlɪz əm(n.)
a verbal expression, as a word or phrase.
a phrase or sentence having little or no meaning.
a use of words considered as obscuring ideas or facts; verbiage.
Origin of verbalism:
1780–90
Wiktionary
verbalism(Noun)
The expression of a concept in words; the wording used in such an expression
verbalism(Noun)
The excessive use of words, often with little meaning
Webster Dictionary
Verbalism(noun)
something expressed verbally; a verbal remark or expression
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