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periphrastic

/ˌpɛrɪˈfræstɪk/

/ˌpɛrəˈfræstɪk/

Translations

periphrasticadjective

more periphrastic

Comp.

most periphrastic

Super.

/ˌpɛrɪˈfræstɪk/

/ˌpɛrəˈfræstɪk/

The periphrastic construction in the sentence made it unnecessarily long.

Перифрастическая конструкция в предложении сделала его ненужно длинным.

Synonyms

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.