Locution

Pronunciation: /loʊˈkjuʃən/

Definitions of locution

noun speech or discourse

Example Sentences

A1 I don't understand the locution used in this book.

A2 The locution in this poem is quite simple and easy to follow.

B1 She is studying the locution of different dialects in her linguistics class.

B2 The author's unique locution adds depth to the characters in the novel.

C1 The professor's locution during the lecture was clear and precise.

C2 The poet's mastery of locution is evident in every line of his work.

Examples of locution in a Sentence

formal Her locution during the presentation was clear and concise.

informal I couldn't understand his locution, he was mumbling too much.

slang I don't like her locution, it's too fancy for me.

figurative His locution was like a melody, soothing and pleasant to listen to.

Grammatical Forms of locution

• past tense: loqued
• plural: locutions
• comparative: more loquacious
• superlative: most loquacious
• present tense: loquing
• future tense: will loque
• perfect tense: have loqued
• continuous tense: is loquing
• singular: locution
• positive degree: loquacious
• infinitive: to loque
• gerund: loquing
• participle: loqued

Origin and Evolution of locution

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'locution' originated from the Latin word 'locutio', which means 'speaking' or 'expression'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'locution' has come to refer to a particular form of expression or style of speaking, often used in the context of formal or literary language.