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circumlocution
cir·cum·lo·cu·tion
[
sùrkəm lō kysh'n
]
(
plural
cir·cum·lo·cu·tions
)
noun
Definition:
1.
indirect way of saying something:
the use of more words than necessary to express something, especially to avoid saying it directly
2.
indirect expression:
something said using more words than necessary, especially to avoid expressing it directly
[
15th century. Directly or via French< Latin
circumlocution-
"speaking around" <
locution-
(see
locution
)
]
cir·cum·loc·u·to·ry
[
sùrkəm lókyə tàwree
]
adjective
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cir·cum·loc·u·to·ry [ sùrkəm lókyə tàwree ] adjective
