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circumlocutions

The correct spelling is circumlocutions.

How to pronounce circumlocutions

noun

Say it like: Sir-cum-loc-ush-ons

The correct spelling is circumlocutions. 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. 1.A roundabout or indirect way of speaking; the use of more words than necessary to express an idea.
  2. 2.A roundabout expression.

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