Definitions
- Describing a way of speaking or writing that uses excessive words or indirect language. - Referring to the act of avoiding a direct answer or being evasive in communication. - Talking about a style of expression that is unnecessarily complicated or verbose.
- Referring to the act of deliberately avoiding the truth or lying. - Describing a way of speaking that is intentionally vague or ambiguous. - Talking about the act of sidestepping or dodging a question or issue.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve avoiding direct communication.
- 2Both can be used to evade answering a question.
- 3Both can be seen as forms of deception or dishonesty.
- 4Both can make communication unclear or confusing.
- 5Both can be used to manipulate or mislead others.
What is the difference?
- 1Style: Circumlocute refers to using excessive words or indirect language, while prevaricate involves deliberate vagueness or ambiguity.
- 2Intention: Circumlocute is about avoiding directness or being overly verbose, while prevaricate is about intentionally avoiding the truth or lying.
- 3Focus: Circumlocute is more about the manner of expression, while prevaricate is more about the content of what is being said.
- 4Connotation: Circumlocute can imply a lack of clarity or precision, while prevaricate implies deceit or dishonesty.
- 5Usage: Circumlocute is less common and more formal, while prevaricate is more commonly used in everyday language.
Remember this!
Circumlocute and prevaricate both involve avoiding direct communication and can be seen as forms of deception. However, the difference between them lies in their style, intention, and focus. Circumlocute refers to using excessive words or indirect language, often resulting in unclear or verbose communication. On the other hand, prevaricate involves deliberate vagueness or lying, aiming to deceive or mislead others. While circumlocute is more formal and less common, prevaricate is more commonly used in everyday language and carries a stronger connotation of dishonesty.
