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circumlocution in Greek

circumlocution in Greek is περίφραση, πολυλογία.

circumlocution in Greek

περίφραση
noun
Pronounced: perifrasi
(uncountable) A roundabout or indirect way of speaking; thus:
πολυλογία
noun
Pronounced: polylogia
(uncountable) A roundabout or indirect way of speaking; thus:
περίφραση
noun
Pronounced: perifrasi
(countable) An instance of such usage; a roundabout expression, whether an inadvisable one or a necessary one.
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What is "circumlocution" in Greek?

"circumlocution" in Greek is περίφραση, πολυλογία.

How do you pronounce περίφραση?

"circumlocution" in Greek is περίφραση, pronounced "perifrasi".

Are there other ways to say "circumlocution" in Greek?

Yes — Greek has 2 translations listed for "circumlocution": περίφραση, πολυλογία.

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