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periphrastic

UK
/ˌpɛrɪˈfræstɪk/
US
/ˌpɛrəˈfræstɪk/

Translations

periphrasticadjective
more periphrastic
Comp.
most periphrastic
Super.
UK
/ˌpɛrɪˈfræstɪk/
US
/ˌpɛrəˈfræstɪk/
The periphrastic explanation left the audience confused about the main point.
L'explication périphrastique a laissé le public confus quant au point principal.
Additional translations
circonlocutoireEmploi plus rare, surtout pour une tournure indirecte ou trop longue.
Synonyms
circumlocutory
expansive
loquacious
wordy
verbose

Definitions

periphrasticadjective
Expressed in a roundabout or indirect way, often using more words than necessary.
The periphrastic explanation left the audience confused about the main point.
Of or relating to periphrasis; formed by the use of separate words rather than inflection.
In English, the expression "more beautiful" is a periphrastic comparative.
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