Catalan Meaning of periphrase

perífrasi

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Definitions and Meaning of periphrase in English

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periphrase (n.)

The use of more words than are necessary to express the idea; a roundabout, or indirect, way of speaking; circumlocution.

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periphrase (v. t.)

To express by periphrase or circumlocution.

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periphrase (v. i.)

To use circumlocution.

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perífrasi

The use of more words than are necessary to express the idea; a roundabout, or indirect, way of speaking; circumlocution., To express by periphrase or circumloc

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periphery => perifèria, peripheries => perifèries, peripherical => perifèric, peripheric => perifèric, peripherally => perifèricament,