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periphrasis
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periphrasis
Scope note
Referring to something via several words instead of naming it directly.
Alternative terms
UF
↸
circumlocution
Broader Terms
BT
↑
tropes (figures of speech)
Date of creation
26-Nov-2007
Accepted term
26-Nov-2007
Descendant terms
0
ARK
ark:/99152/t3ydwqd0z8pk91
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Related terms
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