circumlocution


Definition: Meaning of, circumlocution in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˌsəːkəmləˈkjuːʃ(ə)n /

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circumlocution circumlocutions
[uncountable and countable] [formal]
  1. the practice of using too many words to express an idea, instead of saying it directly
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