periphrasis


Definition: Meaning of, periphrasis in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / pəˈrɪfrəsɪs /

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periphrasis periphrases
[uncountable and countable]
  1. formal when someone uses long words or phrases that are not necessary
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  2. technical the use of AUXILIARY words instead of INFLECT ed forms
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