phraseological
adjective
phra·se·o·log·i·cal
ˌfrā-zē-ə-ˈlä-ji-kəl 
1
a
: expressed in formal often sententious phrases
b
: marked by frequently insincere use of such phrases
2
: of or relating to phraseology
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Mr Souriau and Dr Geberzahn were interested, in particular, in the syllabic and phraseological structure of songs.
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The Economist, 28 Nov. 2019
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The Economist, 28 Nov. 2019
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“Phraseological.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/phraseological. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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