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Rarecircumlocution
The correct spelling is circumlocution.
How to pronounce circumlocution
/ˌsɜːkəmləˈkjuːʃən/
nounIPA: /ˌsɜːkəmləˈkjuːʃən/
Say it like: Sir-cum-loc-ush-on
The correct spelling is circumlocution. A roundabout or indirect way of speaking; the use of more words than necessary to express an idea.
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Definition
noun
- 1.A roundabout or indirect way of speaking; the use of more words than necessary to express an idea.
- 2.A roundabout expression.
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