When to Use Circumlocution?
Most Dictionaries Use Circumlocution to Define Words. Circumlocution Is Often Used by People with Aphasia and People Learning a New Language, Where Simple...
Most dictionaries use circumlocution to define words. Circumlocution is often used by people with aphasia and people learning a new language, where simple terms can be paraphrased to aid learning or communication (for example, paraphrasing the word "grandfather" as "the father of one's father").
What does a circumlocution mean?
1 : the use of an unnecessarily large number of words to express an idea had no patience with diplomatic circumlocutions. 2 : evasion in speech circumlocutions concerning what constitutes torture.
How do you use circumlocution?
- The con man tried to use circumlocution to avoid explaining his real intentions to the wealthy couple.
- As a politician, the senator had no problem using circumlocution to make his responses sound honest.
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