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prolixity

 

[ prəˈlɪksɪti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

use of words

The quality or state of being wordy, verbose, or long-winded in speech or writing. Prolixity is often characterized by excessive use of words and unnecessary repetition.

Synonyms

long-windedness, verbosity, wordiness

Examples of usage

  • He was known for the prolixity of his speeches, often going off on tangents and losing his audience.
  • Her prolixity in emails made it difficult to decipher the main points she was trying to convey.
Context #2 | Noun

literature

The use of too many words in writing, especially when attempting to sound eloquent or impressive. Prolixity in literature can detract from the overall impact of the work.

Synonyms

long-windedness, verbosity, wordiness

Examples of usage

  • The novel was criticized for its prolixity, with many unnecessary descriptions and long, drawn-out passages.
  • His prolixity in writing poetry often overshadowed the beauty of his language.

Translations

Translations of the word "prolixity" in other languages:

🇵🇹 prolixidade

🇮🇳 विस्तारिता

🇩🇪 Weitschweifigkeit

🇮🇩 keluasan

🇺🇦 багатослівність

🇵🇱 rozwlekłość

🇯🇵 冗長

🇫🇷 prolixité

🇪🇸 prolijidad

🇹🇷 lafazanlık

🇰🇷 장황함

🇸🇦 إطناب

🇨🇿 rozvleklost

🇸🇰 rozvleklosť

🇨🇳 冗长

🇸🇮 razvlečnost

🇮🇸 málverka

🇰🇿 көпсөзділік

🇬🇪 ზედმეტი ლაპარაკი

🇦🇿 çoxsözlülük

🇲🇽 prolijidad

Etymology

The word 'prolixity' originated from the Latin word 'prolixitas', which means 'length' or 'long-windedness'. It entered the English language in the late 16th century. The concept of prolixity has been a topic of discussion in rhetoric and literature, with many writers and speakers striving to avoid excessive wordiness in their work.

See also: prolix, prolixly.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,772 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.