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Circumlocution

Description:

Circumlocution is a linguistic term that refers to the act of expressing something in a roundabout or indirect way, often involving the use of excessive words or complex phrases. It is a form of deliberate vagueness or ambiguity employed to avoid being direct or precise in communication.

Examples:

Noun: The politician's frequent circumlocutions made it difficult to discern their true intentions.

Verb: He continually circumlocutes when asked simple questions, never providing a straightforward answer.

Adjective: Her circumlocutory response left everyone puzzled, as they struggled to grasp her actual meaning.

Adverb: He spoke circumlocutorily, adding unnecessary details that only prolonged the conversation.

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