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verbalism

8.4

Using words to express ideas, beliefs or opinions in speech and writing

noun
/ˈvɜːrbəlɪzəm/

: verbalismo

Verbalism, combined with greater reliance on verbal communication, Vander-Kolk argues, can result in artificially inflated scores on verbal tests.

Examples

Effective verbalism can enhance public speaking by making arguments more persuasive.
The teacher emphasized the importance of verbalism in conveying complex ideas to her students.
In his speech, he relied heavily on verbalism to express his vision for the future.

Synonyms

expression

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230 3.4

The way someone shows thoughts and feelings in speech and writing

focuses on the act or process rather than on style or manner of speaking

articulation

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9 4.6

To express thoughts or feelings clearly in words

focuses on expressing ideas or opinions but not necessarily with clear wording

verbalization

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1 5.6

Putting thoughts or feelings into words so others can understand them

focuses on expressing ideas, beliefs, or opinions rather than the word form

verbal expression

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3.7

To show ideas and feelings using spoken or written words

is focused on the act or process of putting ideas into words

verbality

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8.5

The quality of being expressed in words

describes the act or process of expressing ideas, not the state of being expressed

Surface Forms

verbalism singular

verbalisms plural

Morphology

verbalism = verbal (transparent) = verbal + ism

Formed by the adjective 'verbal' plus the noun-forming suffix '-ism', yielding a straightforward nominal meaning of practice or quality related to verbal expression.

Etymology

Verbalism comes from the Latin word verbum, which means 'word', plus the ending -ism for a practice or style. So verbalism is the practice of putting thoughts into words or of expressing ideas in speech or writing.