PERIPHRASING

Verb

periphrasing

present participle of periphrase

Source: Wiktionary

PERIPHRASE

Per"i*phrase, n. Etym: [L. periphrasis, Gr. périphrase. See Phrase.] (Rhet.)

Definition: The use of more words than are necessary to express the idea; a roundabout, or indirect, way of speaking; circumlocution. "To describe by enigmatic periphrases." De Quincey.

Per"i*phrase, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Periphrased; p. pr. & vb. n. Periphrasing.] Etym: [Cf. F. périphraser.]

Definition: To express by periphrase or circumlocution.

Per"i*phrase, v. i.

Definition: To use circumlocution.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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