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   Phra·se·ol·o·gy

   /ˌfrāzēˈäləjē/

   

   noun

   • 1. a mode of expression, especially one characteristic of a particular speaker or writer: "legal phraseology"

   Word Origin early 17th century: from modern Latin phraseologia, phrasiologia, from Greek phraseōn, genitive plural of phrasis ‘a phrase’ + -logia (see -logy).

   Derivatives

   • 1. phraseological adjective

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   Phraseology definition: manner or style of verbal expression; characteristic language. See examples of PHRASEOLOGY used in a sentence.

3. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › phraseologyPhraseology - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   A linguist who studies phraseology is interested in expressions and idioms and in the way that different word choices can change the meaning of a phrase. Phraseology was coined in the 1550s from the Greek phrasis, "way of speaking," and it originally meant "a phrase book."

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPHRASEOLOGY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   6 days ago · phraseology. (freɪziɒlədʒi ) uncountable noun. If something is expressed using a particular type of phraseology, it is expressed in words and expressions of that type. This careful phraseology is clearly intended to appeal to various sides of the conflict.

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   Check pronunciation: phraseology. Definition of phraseology noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   Phraseology definition: manner or style of verbal expression; characteristic language. See examples of PHRASEOLOGY used in a sentence.

7. www.yourdictionary.com › phraseologyPhraseology Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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   Choice and pattern of words; way of speaking or writing; diction. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. A set of expressions used by a particular person or group. Nautical phraseology. American Heritage. Similar definitions. Synonyms: verbiage. choice of words. phrasing. diction. wording. style. syntax. locution. language. manner. parlance.

8. www.oed.com › dictionary › phraseology_nphraseology, n. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English ...

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   What does the noun phraseology mean? There are four meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun phraseology, two of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. phraseology has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. linguistics (mid 1600s) music (late 1700s) See meaning & use.