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Definition of phraseology

phraseology

/ˌfreɪ.ziˈɑː.lə.dʒi/
phra · se · ol · o · gy
Adverb:phraseologically
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Plural:phraseologies
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Adjective:phraseological
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• noun

1

A particular mode or style of expression, especially the characteristic choice and arrangement of words and phrases used by a specific person, group, or profession.

Example

"The contract was written in complex legal phraseology that required an attorney to interpret."

2

The branch of linguistics that studies fixed expressions, idioms, phrasal verbs, and other multi-word lexical units within a language.

Example

"Her doctoral dissertation in phraseology examined how idiomatic expressions evolve across different dialects."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the mid-16th century as Modern Latin phraseologia by German humanist Michael Neander, combining Ancient Greek phrasis ('way of speaking') and -logia ('study' or 'discourse').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Phraseology. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/phraseology
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