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- Dictionarylocution/lə(ʊ)ˈkjuːʃn/
noun
- 1. a word or phrase, especially with regard to style or idiom.
- 2. an utterance regarded in terms of its intrinsic meaning or reference, as distinct from its function or purpose in context.
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The meaning of LOCUTION is a particular form of expression or a peculiarity of phrasing; especially : a word or expression characteristic of a region, group, or cultural level. How to use locution in a sentence.
LOCUTION definition: 1. a word or phrase: 2. someone's style of speaking: 3. the meaning or reference of what someone…. Learn more.
Locution definition: a particular form of expression; a word, phrase, expression, or idiom, especially as used by a particular person, group, etc.. See examples of LOCUTION used in a sentence.
LOCUTION meaning: 1. a word or phrase: 2. someone's style of speaking: 3. the meaning or reference of what someone…. Learn more.
A person's style of speech — certain words or phrases she tends to use — is her locution, especially if it's specific to a particular place or group of people, like teenagers or French Canadians. You can also use the noun locution when you're talking about the way a person pronounces words.
1. a particular form of expression; a word, phrase, expression, or idiom, esp. as used by a particular person, group, etc. 2. a style of speech or verbal expression; phraseology.
1. A particular word, phrase, or expression, especially one that is used by a particular person or group. 2. Style of speaking; phraseology: "My elderly patients teach me the locution of circumspection and concern" (Bernard Lown).
