circumlocution

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Pronunciation

IPA /ˌsɜːkəmləˈkjuːʃən/

Noun

circumlocution noun

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

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Synonyms

ambages periphrasis indirect expression circumambages circuiting long way around façon de parler oratio obliqua indirection addressing free indirect style indirect quotation bypath delivery route by-purpose

Associated

words avoid god saying word rather language example office form used

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