phraseology
4 synonyms for phraseology, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The study of fixed word combinations and set expressions.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
Formed from Ancient Greek φράσις (phrásis, "speech") and λόγος (lógos, "explanation").
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