Definitions for Locution
loʊˈkyu ʃənlo·cu·tion

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. saying, expression, locutionnoun

   a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

   "pardon the expression"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. locutionnoun

   speech or discourse; a phrase; a form or mode of expression.

   I hate these figures in locution, These about phrases forced by ceremony. -Marston.

2. Etymology: From locutio, from

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1. locution

   Locution refers to a particular style or form of speech or expression used by a person or group, or a specific phrase or figure of speech. It can also refer to the act or manner of verbal expression.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Locutionnoun

   speech or discourse; a phrase; a form or mode of expression

2. Etymology: [L. locutio, fr. loqui to speak: cf. F. locution. ]

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Locution

   lō-kū′shun, n. the act of speaking: form of speaking, phraseology, a phrase.—n. Loc′utory, a room for conversation, esp. in monastic establishments. [L. locution-em—loqui, locutus, to speak.]

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1. • Speech

Usage in printed sourcesFrom: 

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How to pronounce Locution?

1. Alex

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   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

   South African

How to say Locution in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Locution in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Locution in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Locution
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Locution
3. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Locution
5. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=Locution
6. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=Locution