Circumlocution

sur-kum-loh-KYOO-shuhn (/ˌsɜːrkəmˈləʊkjuːʃən/)

the use of many words to express an idea, often to avoid saying something directly.

“This young fella had a problem, solved it efficiently, and patented the solution – a refreshing break from the circumlocutions and complexities that often come from inventors and scientists alike.”

Source: Dictionary.com

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