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circumlocutionOne entry found for circumlocution. Main Entry: cir·cum·lo·cu·tion Pronunciation: "s&r-k&m-lO-'kyü-sh&n Function: noun Etymology: Middle English circumlocucyon, from Latin circumlocution-, circumlocutio, from circum- + locutio speech, from loqui to speak 1 : the use of an unnecessarily large number of words to express an idea 2 : evasion in speech - cir·cum·loc·u·to·ry /-'lä-ky&-"tor-E/ adjective
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