circumlocution

English

/ˌsɜːkəmləˈkjuːʃən/, /ˌsɝkəmləˈkjuʃən/

noun
Definitions
  • A roundabout or indirect way of speaking; the use of more words than necessary to express an idea.
  • A roundabout expression.

Etymology

Prefix from English locution (talk).

Origin

English

locution

Gloss

talk

Concept
Semantic Field

Speech and language

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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