periphrastic definition (P6308)

From Seeds of the Word, the encyclopedia of the influence of the Gospel on culture
concept used as subject to form a periphrastic definition together with a related lexeme as qualifier (such as "manner" to define "slowly" with the qualifier "slow")
  • definition by periphrasis
  • tautological definition
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periphrastic definition
concept used as subject to form a periphrastic definition together with a related lexeme as qualifier (such as "manner" to define "slowly" with the qualifier "slow")
  • definition by periphrasis
  • tautological definition

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