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locution

One entry found.


Main Entry:
lo·cu·tion 
          Listen to the pronunciation of locution
Pronunciation:
\lō-ˈkyü-shən\
Function:
noun
Etymology:
Middle English locucion, from Anglo-French, from Latin locution-, locutio, from loqui to speak
Date:
15th century
1: a particular form of expression or a peculiarity of phrasing ; especially : a word or expression characteristic of a region, group, or cultural level2: style of discourse : phraseology


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