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phraseology.

Study of set or fixed expressions.

11 characters4 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/fɹeɪziˈɑləd͡ʒi/General-American/fɹeɪzˈɑləd͡ʒi/General-American/fɹeɪziˈɒləd͡ʒɪ/Received-Pronunciation
  1. Study of set or fixed expressions.

    uncountable · usually
  2. The style in which words and phrases are used in writing or speech.

    uncountable · usually
  3. A group of specialized words and expressions used by a particular group.

    uncountable · usually
  4. A collection of phrases; a phrasebook.

    uncountable · usually
Where this word comes from

From Ancient Greek φράσις (phrásis, “speech”) + λόγος (lógos, “explanation”).

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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.