locution

nounCommon GRE wordMore L words

a particular word, phrase, or style of verbal expression

In a sentence

Locution in a sentence

Here is an example sentence showing locution in a sentence.

The regional locution for a small alley puzzled visitors from the capital.

Synonyms

phraseexpressionidiom

Antonyms

None listed.

Keep going

liable to change frequently and unpredictably; emotionally unstable

extremely complicated and full of confusing twists and turns

tearful or given to weeping; mournful

lacking enthusiasm, effort, or determination; carelessly lazy

lacking in vitality, force, or conviction; not impressive

using very few words; terse to the point of seeming blunt

one who falls behind or lags noticeably slower than others

to criticize or scold harshly

Common questions

Locution (noun) means a particular word, phrase, or style of verbal expression

Here is locution used in an example sentence: "The regional locution for a small alley puzzled visitors from the capital."

Common synonyms for locution include phrase, expression, idiom.

Locution is a GRE-level vocabulary word worth knowing for the Verbal section.

Vocabulary sticks when you meet it in real sentences. Practise these words inside text completion and sentence equivalence questions.