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prolixity
Prolixity (noun) means the habit of using far more words than are needed, making something dull to read or hear.
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The habit of using far more words than are needed, making something dull to read or hear.
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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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What is the meaning of prolixity?
"prolixity" (noun) means the habit of using far more words than are needed, making something dull to read or hear.
What is another word for prolixity?
Other words for "prolixity" include prolixness, wordiness, windiness.
What is the opposite of prolixity?
The opposite of "prolixity" is brevity.
