Circumlocution word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "circumlocution" word

[noun] an indirect way of expressing something
[noun] a style that involves indirect ways of expressing things

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\Cir`cum*lo*cu"tion\, n. [L. circumlocutio, fr. circumloqui, -locutus, to make use of circumlocution; circum + loqui to speak. See {Loquacious}.] The use of many words to express an idea that might be expressed by few; indirect or roundabout language; a periphrase. the plain Billingsgate way of calling names . . . would save abundance of time lost by circumlocution. --Swift. {Circumlocution office}, a term of ridicule for a governmental office where business is delayed by passing through the hands of different officials.

Synonyms for circumlocution

indirect expression, periphrasis

See also: equivocation | evasion | verboseness | verbosity |

Related terms: anfractuosity, circling, circumambulation, circumflexion, circumvolution, crinkle, crinkling, deviancy, deviation, deviousness, excursus, flexuosity, flexuousness, gyre, indirection, periphrasis, spiraling, tautology, tortuosity, tortuousness, waving, winding

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Let's analyse "circumlocution" as pure text. This string has Fourteen letters in Five syllables and Six vowels. 42.9% of vowels is 4.3% more then average English word. Written in backwards: NOITUCOLMUCRIC. Average typing speed for these characters is 3635 milliseconds. [info]

Morse code: -.-. .. .-. -.-. ..- -- .-.. --- -.-. ..- - .. --- -.

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: circumlocution: 9 + 3 + 6 + 3 + 9 + 6 = 36, reduced: 9 . and the final result is Nine.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: circumlocution: 3 + 9 + 9 + 3 + 3 + 4 + 3 + 6 + 3 + 3 + 2 + 9 + 6 + 5 = 68, reduced: 5, and the final result is Five.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
C (3)	3	Empress	Patient, Willful, Strong, Giving
I (2)	9	Hermit	Independent, Researcher, Intell,igent
L (1)	12	Hanged Man	Leader, Teacher, Healer, Decisive
M (1)	13	Death	Creator, Developer, Builder
N (1)	14	Temperance	Healer, Wise, Survivor, Crafty
O (2)	15	Devil	Optimist, Gamesman, Marketer, Hunter
R (1)	18	Moon	Patient, Determined, Strong
T (1)	20	Judgement	Unswerving, Steadfast, Demanding, Forceful
U (2)	21	World	Gifted, Generous, Bountiful

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