noun
locution
Locution (noun) means a phrase or expression peculiar to or characteristic of a given person or group of people.
noun
1
A phrase or expression peculiar to or characteristic of a given person or group of people.
"The television show host is widely recognized for his all-too-common locutions."
2
The use of a term or expression in an unusual or specific manner.
"So it cannot be supposed that promisings differ from other word-givings in that a word-giver makes a promise only if he or she uses the locution "I promise"."
— Judith Jarvis Thomson, The Realm of Rights (1992)
3
A way of speaking or writing, or a specific thing said in that style.
4
A moment when a religious statue, icon or figure is believed to speak, usually to a saint.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Latin locūtiō, locūtiōnem (“speech”), from loquor (“speak”). Compare the French cognate locution.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for locution
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of locution?
"locution" (noun) means a phrase or expression peculiar to or characteristic of a given person or group of people.
What is another word for locution?
Other words for "locution" include saying, expression.
What are the different meanings of locution?
"locution" has 3 main meanings: 1. A phrase or expression peculiar to or characteristic of a given person or group of people; 2. The use of a term or expression in an unusual or specific manner; 3. A way of speaking or writing, or a specific thing said in that style.
