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Rareperiphrastic
The correct spelling is periphrastic.
How to pronounce periphrastic
/ˌpɛ.ɹəˈfɹæ.stɪk/
adjectiveIPA: /ˌpɛ.ɹəˈfɹæ.stɪk/
Say it like: Per-ifr-ast-ic
The correct spelling is periphrastic. Expressed in more words than are necessary. For example: "“The daughter of the man” may be used as a periphrastic synonym for “the man’s daughter”."
Usage Examples
““The daughter of the man” may be used as a periphrastic synonym for “the man’s daughter”.”
Definition
adjective
- 1.Expressed in more words than are necessary.
- 2.Indirect in naming an entity; circumlocutory.
- 3.(grammar) Characterized by periphrasis.
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