verbalism
verbalism · verbalisms
The expression of a concept in wordsThe expression of a concept in words; the wording used in such an expression
Meaning
2 senses(countable, uncountable)The expression of a concept in words; the wording used in such an expression
(countable, uncountable)The excessive use of words, often with little meaning
overabundance of words
Origin
From verbal + -ism.From verbal + -ism.
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Forms
plural: verbalisms| Singular | verbalism |
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regular
Synonyms
3 synonymsClose in meaning
- overabundance of words:verbiage
- the communication (in speech or writing) of your beliefs or opinions:expressionverbal expression
Word family
1 related wordsDeriveduniverbalism
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable