Circumlocution

Circumlocution (N):

Pronunciation: sur-kuhm-loh-kyoo-shun

Word Meaning: The use of excessive words or unnecessary details to express an idea; talking around a subject without directly addressing it.

Uses in Sentence:

1. His speech was filled with circumlocution, making it difficult to discern his main point.
2. Instead of providing a direct answer, she resorted to circumlocution to avoid the question.

Synonyms:

1. Verbose expression
2. Wordiness
3. Periphrasis
4. Prolixity
5. Ambiguity

Antonyms:

1. Conciseness
2. Directness
3. Clarity
4. Brevity
5. Straightforwardness

Word Meaning in Hindi: “परिस्थानवाद” (Paristhanvad) or “बहुमुखी व्याख्या” (Bahumukhi Vyakhya)

Word uses in Hindi:

1. उसका भाषण परिस्थानवाद से भरा हुआ था, जिससे उसका मुख्य बिंदु निर्धारित करना कठिन था। (His speech was filled with circumlocution, making it difficult to discern his main point.)
2. सीधा उत्तर देने की बजाय, उसने प्रश्न से बचने के लिए परिस्थानवाद का सहारा लिया। (Instead of providing a direct answer, she resorted to circumlocution to avoid the question.)