Definition of Verbalism
Verbalism
Ver·bal·ism
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
The use of words to convey meaning, often excessively or unnecessarily.
e.g. The professor's verbalism made the lecture seem longer than it was.
(noun)
the quality of being overly wordy or verbose, the use of excessive language, often with little to no meaning;
e.g. The document contained too much verbalism for anyone to read.
(noun)
a focus on the words used in expression rather than on their meaning, a concentration on the form of communication rather than its contents or realities;
e.g. To make an effective speech, you should move beyond verbalism and think about what meaning you actually wish to convey.
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