periphrasis meaning and definition

Definition and meaning of periphrasis at MeaningMonkey.org. periphrasis meaning and definition in the English Dictionary.

PERIPHRASIS noun

Definition of periphrasis (noun)

a style that involves indirect ways of expressing things
- synonyms: ambage, circumlocution

Source: Princeton University Wordnet

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