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- [loh-kyoo-shuh n]
- /loʊˈkyu ʃən/
- /lə.ˈkjuːʃ.n̩/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [loh-kyoo-shuh n]
- /loʊˈkyu ʃən/
Definitions of locution word
- noun locution a particular form of expression; a word, phrase, expression, or idiom, especially as used by a particular person, group, etc. 1
- noun locution a style of speech or verbal expression; phraseology. 1
- noun locution A word or phrase, especially with regard to style or idiom. 1
- noun locution language: term, expression 1
- noun locution a word, phrase, or expression 0
- noun locution manner or style of speech or expression 0
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Origin of locution
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English < Latin locūtiōn- (stem of locūtiō) speech, style of speech, equivalent to locūt(us) (past participle of loquī to speak) + -iōn- -ion
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Parts of speech for Locution
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
locution popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
locution usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for locution
noun locution
- inflection — modulation of the voice; change in pitch or tone of voice.
- dialect — A dialect is a form of a language that is spoken in a particular area.
- diction — Someone's diction is how clearly they speak or sing.
- language — a body of words and the systems for their use common to a people who are of the same community or nation, the same geographical area, or the same cultural tradition: the two languages of Belgium; a Bantu language; the French language; the Yiddish language.
- articulation — Articulation is the action of producing a sound or word clearly, in speech or music.
Antonyms for locution
noun locution
- illocution — pertaining to a linguistic act performed by a speaker in producing an utterance, as suggesting, warning, promising, or requesting.
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Matching words
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