prolixity
3 synonyms and 1 antonym for prolixity, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The habit of using far more words than are needed, making something dull to read or hear.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
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Etymology
Taken from Old French prolixite, from Latin prolixitas. Looked at another way, it splits into prolix + -ity.
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