Synonyms for wordage
Most common
terminology wording phrasing diction circumlocution wordiness language
Synonyms by meaning
Noun
1. Wording — the choice of words used, word choice
wording, phrasing, terminology, diction, verbiage, phraseology
2. Circumlocution — the excessive use of words
Other
Definitions
- n. 1
The excessive use of words.
But the plates are good, and, in reality, sufficient without all the wordage.
- n. 2
The choice of words used: word choice.
Near-synonyms: phrasing; terminology; phraseology
Forms
- Plural
- wordages → wordings, phrasings, terminologies, dictions…
Example sentences
- terminology Railway workers have their own particular terminology.
- wording I'm not quite happy with the wording of this sentence.
- phrasing I'll try using the phrasing Tom suggested.
- diction The philosopher is known for his gnomic diction.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| wordage | falling | |
| terminology | steady | |
| wording | steady | |
| phrasing | steady | |
| diction | falling | |
| circumlocution | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 7 letters
- wording2, diction2
- 8 letters
- language2, phrasing2, verbiage3
- 9 letters
- wordiness
- 11 letters
- terminology5, phraseology5
- 14 letters
- circumlocution
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (wording2 = 2 syllables).