circumlocution

[Cir`cum*lo*cu·tion]

Circumlocution is a long, complicated word which means a long, complicated way of expressing something. To cut to the chase, circumlocution means to beat around the bush.

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The use of many words to express an idea that might be expressed by few; indirect or roundabout language; a periphrese.

Noun
an indirect way of expressing something

Noun
a style that involves indirect ways of expressing things


n.
The use of many words to express an idea that might be expressed by few; indirect or roundabout language; a periphrase.


Circumlocution

Cir`cum*lo*cu"tion , n. [L. circumlocutio, fr. circumloqui, -locutus, to make use of circumlocution; circum + loqui to speak. See Loquacious.] The use of many words to express an idea that might be expressed by few; indirect or roundabout language; a periphrese.
the plain Billingagate way of calling names . . . would save abundance of time lost by circumlocution.
Circumlocution office, a term of riducle for a governmental office where business is delayed by passing through the hands of different officials.

The use of many words to express an idea that might be expressed by few; indirect or roundabout language; a periphrese.

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