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Definisjon av circumlocution

Vi fant 5 definisjoner av circumlocution på engelsk.

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Noun
circumlocution - a style that involves indirect ways of expressing things
periphrasis, ambage
verboseness, verbosity an expressive style that uses excessive or empty words
circumlocution - an indirect way of expressing something
indirect expression
equivocation, evasion falsification by means of vague or ambiguous language
= synonym
= antonym
= relatert ord

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Substantiv
circumlocution - A roundabout or indirect way of speaking; the use of more words than necessary to express an idea.
circumlocution - A roundabout expression. See also euphemism.

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  • Circumlocution (also called periphrasis, circumduction, circumvolution, periphrase, or ambage) is an ambiguous or roundabout figure of speech. In its most basic form, circumlocution is using many words (such as "a tool used for cutting things such as paper and hair") to describe something simple. In this sense, the vast majority of definitions found in dictionaries are circumlocutory.

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  • Entall: circumlocution
  • Flertall: circumlocutions

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