Jane says her cousin is "big boned," instead of saying she's overweight, obese, or fat, because she understands those other terms might have insulting connotations. What type of language abstraction is Jane using?

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Dean Horn

26 August, 16:34

Jane says her cousin is "big boned," instead of saying she's overweight, obese, or fat, because she understands those other terms might have insulting connotations. What type of language abstraction is Jane using?

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Jaycee Riley · Answer 1

Euphemism

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Euphemism refers to the term or expression which is used in place of offensive or unpleasant terms. They are used as a medium to disclose certain ideas that are taboo in society. At times, they are focused on amusing thereby covering the offensive reality. The objects are not addressed directly as it may prove negative intended or bring embarrassment. It is used as a means to lessen the negative impact of the word used. As Jane, in the given question uses the term "big-boned", it means that she is using a euphemism. She does not use any negative term as it may bring negative remarks.