Perissology
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /pɛ.ɹɪˈsɒ.lə.d͡ʒi/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Perissology is a noun meaning Superfluity of words; verbosity; long-windedness.
Meaning
Superfluity of words; verbosity; long-windedness.
Example Sentences
The reason assigned for saying koran and not alcoran, is truly curious. Al, say they, is the Arabic article, and signifies the; consequently, if we should say the alcoran, we should fall into a gross perissology. It is just as if we said the the book.
Word Forms
- perissologies
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include sesquipedalianism, periergia, pleonast, tautology, pleonasm, circumlocution.
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