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circumlocutional


Meanings
  • adjective, noun

    The use of unnecessary words to avoid mentioning a taboo or embarrassing subject.

    - "His circumlocutional speech made it clear that he was avoiding the topic of his financial difficulties."
    - "The politician's circumlocutional answer to the question about corruption was met with skepticism."
    - "The circumlocutional description of the painting's subject left the audience guessing."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with circumlocutional
locution , devotion , relation , station
Variants
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circumlocution , circumlocutions , circumlocutory
Etymology
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From Latin circumlocutio(n-), from circum- 'around' + locutio(n-), from loqui 'to speak'.


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  1. The longest word in the English language with the most letters that is also a palindrome is 'statisquoecatestatisses', which means 'circumlocution' in Latin.

  2. The English word 'circumlocution' has the same number of letters as the word 'periphrasis', another word meaning 'roundabout speech'.


Related Concepts
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  1. euphemism: A euphemism is a mild or indirect word or expression used in place of one considered to be harsh, blunt, or offensive.

  2. obfuscation: Obfuscation is the deliberate use of confusing or misleading language to obscure meaning or to prevent understanding.


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Circumlocution is a common literary device used to add depth and complexity to language, particularly in poetry and formal writing. It can also be used to obscure meaning or to avoid directness in speech.

How to Memorize "circumlocutional"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a speaker using many words to avoid saying something directly. Visualize the speaker's body language and facial expressions as they circumlocute.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'circumlocution' with 'dance around the issue'. Visualize dancing around a subject to avoid addressing it directly.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember the phrase 'Circumlocution is a dance around the truth'. This mnemonic can help you remember the meaning of the word.


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