phraseology

English

/fɹeɪziˈɑlədʒi/, /fɹeɪziˈɒlədʒɪ/

noun
Definitions
  • Study of set or fixed expressions.
  • The style in which words and phrases are used in writing or speech.
  • A group of specialized words and expressions used by a particular group.
  • A collection of phrases; a phrasebook.

Etymology

Derived from Ancient Greek φράσις (manner of expression, speech).

Origin

Ancient Greek

φράσις

Gloss

manner of expression, speech

Concept
Semantic Field

Speech and language

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

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