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单词 roundaboutation
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Definition of roundaboutation in English:

roundaboutation

noun ˌraʊndəbaʊˈteɪʃn
archaic
  • Speaking in a roundabout or indirect way; circumlocution.

Origin

Early 19th century; earliest use found in Horatio Smith (1779–1849), writer and humorist. From roundabout + -ation.

 
 

Definition of roundaboutation in US English:

roundaboutation

nounˌraʊndəbaʊˈteɪʃn
archaic
  • Speaking in a roundabout or indirect way; circumlocution.

Origin

Early 19th century; earliest use found in Horatio Smith (1779–1849), writer and humorist. From roundabout + -ation.

 
 
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