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idiom vs locution

locution vs idiom

idiom and locution both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
idiom Yes No No No
locution Yes No No No
As nouns, locution is a hypernym of idiom; that is, locution is a word with a broader meaning than idiom:
  • idiom: an expression whose meanings cannot be inferred from the meanings of the words that make it up
  • locution: a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
Other hypernyms of idiom include expression, saying.
idiom (noun) locution (noun)
the style of a particular artist or school or movement a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
the usage or vocabulary that is characteristic of a specific group of people
an expression whose meanings cannot be inferred from the meanings of the words that make it up
a manner of speaking that is natural to native speakers of a language
Difference between idiom and locution

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