phraseology

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Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

  1. noun the manner in which something is expressed in words; - G.S.Patton

Etymology

From Ancient Greek φράσις (phrásis, “speech”) + λόγος (lógos, “explanation”).

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Synonyms

wording, diction, phrasing, choice of words, verbiage

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