phraseology

Phraseology is defined as the choice of words, or a way of speaking or writing.

(noun)

An example of phraseology is a particular author's voice.

See phraseology in Webster's New World College Dictionary

choice and pattern of words; way of speaking or writing; diction

Origin: ModL phraseologia: see phrase & -logy

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See phraseology in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun pl. phra·se·ol·o·gies

The way in which words and phrases are used in speech or writing; style.
A set of expressions used by a particular person or group: nautical phraseology.

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