periphrases

Meanings

• Noun

  A way of expressing an idea or concept by using multiple words instead of a single one.

  - "The use of the phrase 'act of God' as a periphrasis for an unforeseeable natural disaster."
  - "In literature, a periphrasis can be used for poetic effect, such as 'the rose-tinted glasses of youth'."

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Synonyms

periphrasis , beating around the bush , circumlocution

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Variants

List of all variants of periphrases that leads to same result
periphrases , periphrasis

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Derived from the Greek word 'periphrasis', meaning 'circumlocution' or 'roundabout expression'.

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Trivia

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1. The longest periphrasis in the English language is 'the sum total of all the parts that go to make up the whole'.

2. The ancient Greeks used periphrasis extensively in their literature, including in the works of Homer and Sophocles.

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Related Concepts

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1. Euphemism: A type of periphrasis used to replace a harsh, blunt, or offensive word or expression with a milder or more polite one.

2. Metaphor: A type of periphrasis that compares two things without using the words 'like' or 'as'.

3. Synecdoche: A type of periphrasis where a part represents the whole, such as 'all hands on deck' meaning 'everyone'.

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Culture

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Periphrases have been used throughout history in various cultures and languages. In ancient Greece, periphrasis was a common literary device used for rhetorical effect. In modern times, periphrases are used in everyday speech and in formal writing.

How to Memorize "periphrases"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a complex sentence and then simplify it by breaking it down into its constituent parts. This can help you understand the meaning of the periphrasis and remember it.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the periphrasis with a memorable image or concept. For example, 'the act of God' can be associated with a powerful storm or natural disaster.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic acronym or phrase to help remember the meaning of the periphrasis. For example, 'People Eat And Drink' can be used to remember the order of the parts of speech: Noun, Verb, Adjective, Adverb, Determiner, Pronoun.

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