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circumlocution

IPA pronunciation: /ˌsɜː.kəm.ləˈkjuː.ʃən/

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Russian meaning

Многословие, уклончивая речь

English definition

The use of many words where fewer would do, especially in an attempt to be vague.

Example

Aim for concise phrasing and avoid unnecessary stylistic circumlocution.

Collocations

avoid circumlocution
resort to circumlocution
unnecessary circumlocution

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