About The Word Periphrase
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Periphrase
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What's The Definition Of Periphrase?Synonyms | Synonyms for Periphrase: Related Terms | Find terms related to Periphrase: See Also | Periphrase In Webster's Dictionary \Per"i*phrase\, n. [L. periphrasis, Gr. ?, fr. ? to
think about, to be expressed periphrastically; ? + ? to
speak: cf. F. p['e]riphrase. See {Phrase}.] (Rhet.)
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}.] [Cf. F. p['e]riphraser.] To express by periphrase or circumlocution. \Per"i*phrase\, v. i. To use circumlocution. |
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