verbaliisuuksia

Verbaliisuuksia is a term that broadly refers to linguistic phenomena characterized by an excessive or unnecessary use of words. This can manifest in various ways, often resulting in communication that is less clear or efficient than it could be. It is not a formal linguistic term with a strict definition but rather a descriptive one used to point out verbosity or wordiness in language.

One common form of verbaliisuuksia is redundancy, where the same idea is expressed multiple times using different words or phrases. This can occur unintentionally due to a lack of conciseness or intentionally for emphasis, though overuse can dilute the message. Another aspect involves using overly complex or obscure vocabulary when simpler terms would suffice, creating a barrier to understanding rather than facilitating it.

Furthermore, verbaliisuuksia can include the use of jargon or technical terms in contexts where they are not understood by the audience, or the employment of convoluted sentence structures that obscure the main point. The opposite of verbaliisuuksia is conciseness, which prioritizes clarity and brevity in communication. While some level of wordiness can be stylistic or rhetorical, excessive verbaliisuuksia is generally considered a flaw in effective writing and speaking.