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Circumlocution Definition & Meaning

circumlocution
noun
  1. a style that involves indirect ways of expressing things
  2. an indirect way of expressing something

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Frequently asked questions

What does circumlocution mean?
a style that involves indirect ways of expressing things an indirect way of expressing something
What part of speech is circumlocution?
Circumlocution is a noun.
How many definitions does circumlocution have?
Circumlocution has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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