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View usage for: locution in British English (ləʊˈkjuːʃən) noun1. a word, phrase, or expression 2. manner or style of speech or expression Derived forms locutionary (loˈcutionary) adjective Word origin C15: from Latin locūtiō an utterance, from loquī to speak locution in American English (loʊˈkjuʃən) noun1. a word, phrase, or expression 2. a particular style of speech; phraseology Word origin ME locucion < L locutio, a speaking < pp. of loqui, to speak Examples of 'locution' in a sentencelocution Synonyms of 'locution'manner of speech, style, phrasing, accent expression, wording, term, phrase More Synonyms of locution Definition manner or style of speech The cadence and locution of his voice resonates horribly. Definition a word, phrase, or expression `Sister boy' - that's an odd locution if ever there was one. Synonyms wording collocation turn of speech Additional synonymsDefinition the distinctive style of pronunciation of a person or group from a particular area, country, or social background He has developed a slight American accent. Synonyms pronunciation, tone, articulation, inflection, brogue, intonation, diction, modulation, elocution, enunciation, accentuation Definition the expressing of an idea in words an actor able to sustain clear articulation over long periods Synonyms expression, delivery, pronunciation, speech, saying, talking, voicing, speaking, utterance, diction, enunciation, vocalization, verbalization Definition the manner of pronouncing words and sounds Clear diction is important in public speaking. Synonyms pronunciation, speech, articulation, delivery, fluency, inflection, intonation, elocution, enunciation - locker
- lockup
- locomotion
- locution
- lodestar
- lodestone
- lodge
Additional synonymsDefinition a group of words which, when used together, have a different meaning from the one suggested by the individual words, eg it was raining cats and dogs Proverbs and idioms may become worn with over-use. Synonyms phrase, expression, turn of phrase, locution, set phrase Definition change in the pitch of the voice His voice was devoid of inflection. Synonyms intonation, stress, emphasis, beat, measure, rhythm, cadence, modulation, accentuation Definition the act of intoning His voice had a very slight German intonation. Synonyms tone, inflection, cadence, modulation, accentuation Definition an idiomatic or original expression the Latin phrase, `mens sana in corpore sano' Synonyms expression, saying, remark, motto, construction, tag, quotation, maxim, idiom, utterance, adage, dictum, way of speaking, group of words, locutionDefinition a distinctive manner of expression in words, music, painting, etc. The author's style is wonderfully anecdotal. Synonyms mode of expression, phrasing, turn of phrase, wording, treatment, expression, vein, diction, phraseologyDefinition a word or expression, esp. one used in a specialized field of knowledge What's the medical term for a heart attack? Synonyms word, name, expression, title, label, phrase, denomination, designation, appellation (formal), locution |