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Sun Aug-13-06 08:04 PM
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| 65. Word of the Day for Saturday November 30, 2002 |
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circumlocution \sir-kuhm-loh-KYOO-shuhn\, noun:
The use of many words to express an idea that might be expressed by few; indirect or roundabout language.
cir·cum·lo·cu·tion (sûrkm-l-kyshn) n.
1. The use of unnecessarily wordy and indirect language.
2. Evasion in speech or writing.
3. A roundabout expression.
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