CIRCUMLOCUTION

circumlocution, indirect expression

(noun) an indirect way of expressing something

circumlocution, periphrasis, ambage

(noun) a style that involves indirect ways of expressing things

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Noun

circumlocution (countable and uncountable, plural circumlocutions)

A roundabout or indirect way of speaking; the use of more words than necessary to express an idea.

A roundabout expression.

Synonyms

• periphrasis

• ambages

Source: Wiktionary

Cir`cum*lo*cu"tion, n. Etym: [L. circumlocutio, fr. circumloqui, - locutus, to make use of circumlocution; circum + loqui to speak. See Loquacious.]

Definition: The use of many words to express an idea that might be expressed by few; indirect or roundabout language; a periphrese. the plain Billingagate way of calling names . . . would save abundance of time lost by circumlocution. Swift. Circumlocution office, a term of riducle for a governmental office where business is delayed by passing through the hands of different officials.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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