English
Etymology
Latin circumlocutio, literally a speaking (locutio) around (circum). Probably a calque of Ancient Greek �ε�ί��α�ι� (periphrasis, periphrasis).
Pronunciation
cir·cum·lo·cu·tion /�s�rk�mlo��kyu��n/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[sur-kuhm-loh-kyoo-shuhn] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
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Noun
en-noun
#a roundabout or indirect way of speaking; the use of more words than necessary to express an idea.
#a roundabout expression.
Derived terms
circumlocutionary
Related terms
circumlocutory
See also
beat around the bush
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