circumlocutory

Meanings

• adjective

  characterized by or using indirect or lengthy expressions; roundabout

  - "The circumlocutory politician preferred to give long-winded speeches rather than getting straight to the point."
  - "The circumlocutory instructions made it difficult for the new employee to understand the task at hand."

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Synonyms

circumlocuitous , circumlocutional , circumlocutionary , circumlocutious

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with circumlocutory
circumlocution , devolution , evolution , revolution , solution , volition

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Variants

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circumlocution , circumlocutions , circumlocutory

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Etymology

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From Latin circumlocutus, past participle of circumloqui 'to speak around', from circum- 'around' + locutus 'spoken'

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Trivia

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1. Circumlocutory language is often used in legal documents and contracts to make the language as clear and unambiguous as possible.

2. The term 'circumlocution' was first used in English literature by Shakespeare in 'The Taming of the Shrew'.

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Related Concepts

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1. circumlocution: The act of using indirect or lengthy language to express an idea or to avoid a direct answer.

2. euphemism: A mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be harsh, blunt, or offensive.

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Culture

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Circumlocutory language is often used in literature and poetry for various reasons, such as to create suspense, to add depth to characters, or to emphasize the beauty of language. One famous example is the opening lines of James Joyce's Ulysses: 'Stately, plump Buck Mulligan came from the stairhead, bearing a bowl of lather on which a mirror and a razor lay installed, and a quart of shaving water splashed in gleaming silver on the marble basin.', where the lengthy description sets the tone for the novel.

How to Memorize "circumlocutory"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a roundabout or a labyrinth to represent the concept of circumlocutory. Visualize yourself speaking in a roundabout way, going around the point instead of directly addressing it.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'circumlocutory' with 'roundabout', 'lengthy', and 'indirect'. Remember that it refers to using words that go around the point instead of directly addressing it.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase such as 'Circumlocutory is a roundabout way of saying something indirectly'.

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