Definition of Verbalism
Verbalism
ver·bal·ism
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
an expression of something in words, a verbal communication;
e.g. Many toddlers learn each new verbalism with great enthusiasm.
(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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