locution

Meanings

• Noun

  The act of expressing or articulating words or thoughts.

  - "The lawyer's locution during the trial was eloquent and persuasive."
  - "The patient's locution to the doctor was unclear and confusing."

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Variants

List of all variants of locution that leads to same result
locution , locutions

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'locutio,' meaning 'speech' or 'discourse'.

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Trivia

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1. Locution is the only English word that starts with the letter 'l' and has the letter sequence 'ution' in it.

2. In ancient Rome, public speakers were required to make their locutions in the Senate House, which had excellent acoustics to ensure that everyone could hear clearly.

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Related Concepts

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1. Communication: Locution is a key aspect of communication, which involves the transmission and reception of information between individuals or groups.

2. Language: Locution is closely related to language, as it involves the use of words and speech to convey meaning.

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Culture

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Locution has been used extensively in literature and art to depict various aspects of human communication and expression. For instance, in Shakespeare's plays, characters often engage in soliloquies, which are extended locutions expressing their thoughts and emotions.

How to Memorize "locution"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person speaking clearly and articulately.
   - Visualize the act of expressing thoughts through words.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'locution' with 'speech' or 'communication'.
   - Think of the image of a person talking.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'L-O-C-U-T-I-O' to remember the meaning: 'Language Of Clear Utterance Through Intonation and Organization'.

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