Locution meaning

lō-kyo͝oshən

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A particular word, phrase, or expression, especially one that is used by a particular person or group.

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Style of speaking; phraseology.

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A word, phrase, or expression.

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A particular style of speech; phraseology.

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A phrase or expression connected to an individual or a group of individuals through repeated usage.

The television show host is widely recognized for his all too common locution.

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Origin of locution

Middle English locucion from Old French locution from Latin locūtiō locūtiōn- from locūtus past participle of loquī to speak tolkw- in Indo-European roots

From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
From Latin locÅ«tiÅ (“speech"), from loquor (“speak"). Confer cognate French locution.

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