Definitions for periphrase
  • Periphrase (n.) - The use of more words than are necessary to express the idea; a roundabout, or indirect, way of speaking; circumlocution.
  • Periphrase (v. t.) - To express by periphrase or circumlocution.
  • Periphrase (v. i.) - To use circumlocution.
  • Periphrased (imp. & p. p.) - of Periphrase
  • Periphrases (pl. ) - of Periphrasis
  • Periphrasing (p. pr. & vb. n.) - of Periphrase
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