What does verbalism mean?
Definitions for verbalism
ˈvɜr bəˌlɪz əmver·bal·ism
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Princeton's WordNet
verbiage, verbalismnoun
overabundance of words
expression, verbal expression, verbalismnoun
the communication (in speech or writing) of your beliefs or opinions
"expressions of good will"; "he helped me find verbal expression for my ideas"; "the idea was immediate but the verbalism took hours"
Wiktionary
verbalismnoun
The expression of a concept in words; the wording used in such an expression
verbalismnoun
The excessive use of words, often with little meaning
ChatGPT
verbalism
Verbalism refers to the excessive use of words without regard to their meaning or appropriateness, often characterized by verbosity and a focus on language style rather than substance or genuine communication. It can also denote an overreliance or emphasis on words or verbal means in teaching or learning.
Webster Dictionary
Verbalismnoun
something expressed verbally; a verbal remark or expression
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of verbalism in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of verbalism in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2
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