Word: periphrase
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: per
i
phrase
Definition: The use of more words than are necessary to express the idea; a roundabout, or indirect, way of speaking; circumlocution.
Morphemes:
Affix: periphrase
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The use of more words than are necessary to express the idea; a roundabout, or indirect, way of speaking; circumlocution.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: περί
Language: grc
Decoded: peri
Meaning: around
Affix: φράζω
Language: grc
Decoded: phrazo
Meaning: I show, point out