phraseological

adjective

phra·se·o·log·i·cal ˌfrā-zē-ə-ˈlä-ji-kəl

: expressed in formal often sententious phrases

: marked by frequently insincere use of such phrases

: of or relating to phraseology

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Mr Souriau and Dr Geberzahn were interested, in particular, in the syllabic and phraseological structure of songs. —

The Economist, 28 Nov. 2019

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Word History

First Known Use

1664, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler

The first known use of phraseological was in 1664

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Dictionary Entries Near phraseological

phraseography

phraseological

phraseologist

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“Phraseological.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/phraseological. Accessed 22 Mar. 2023.

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