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Noun Concept
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periphrasis
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The use of a longer expression instead of a shorter one with a similar meaning, for example "I am going to" instead of "I will". Wiktionary
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The use of a longer expression instead of a shorter one with a similar meaning, for example "I am going to" instead of "I will". Wiktionary
Use of a longer expression instead of a shorter one. Wiktionary (translation)
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circumlocution
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periphrasis

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