Phraseology (Noun)
Meaning
The manner in which something is expressed in words; "use concise military verbiage"- G.S.Patton.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The politician's phraseology was criticized for being overly vague and evasive during the debate.
- The company's marketing team worked to refine their phraseology to better appeal to their target audience.
- The professor's use of complex phraseology made the lecture difficult for some students to follow.
- The diplomat's careful phraseology helped to ease tensions between the two nations during the negotiations.
- The writer's unique phraseology and use of metaphors added depth and richness to her poetry.