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locution Definition

lo·cu·tion (lō kyo̵̅o̅′s̸hən)

noun

  1. a word, phrase, or expression
  2. a particular style of speech; phraseology

Etymology: ME locucion < L locutio, a speaking < pp. of loqui, to speak

locution Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • employ: It merely means that we employ the natural locution that language has given us.

Browse dictionary entries near locution

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  2. ‹ locus in quo
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  6. ‹ locum tenens
  7. ‹ loculus
  8. ‹ loculicidal
  9. ‹ loculate
  10. ‹ locular
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