# figure of speech

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A word or phrase that intentionally deviates from ordinary language use to produce a rhetorical effect.
2. A turn of phrase that is not intended to be interpreted literally, but is used solely as a rhetorical device for the purpose of facilitating effective and nuanced communication.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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