Verbosity: meaning, definitions and examples

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verbosity

 

[ vəːˈbɒsɪti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in communication

The quality of using more words than needed; wordiness. Excessive wordiness in speech or writing. The use of too many words in expressing an idea.

Synonyms

circumlocution, loquacity, prolixity, wordiness

Examples of usage

  • He was known for his verbosity, often going on tangents during his speeches.
  • The professor's lectures were full of verbosity, making it difficult for students to stay focused.
Context #2 | Noun

in programming

The use of more words than necessary in a program, often resulting in longer code that is harder to read and maintain.

Synonyms

long-windedness, redundancy

Examples of usage

  • The programmer was criticized for the verbosity of his code, which made it challenging for others to understand and modify.

Translations

Translations of the word "verbosity" in other languages:

🇵🇹 verbosidade

🇮🇳 विस्तार

🇩🇪 Weitschweifigkeit

🇮🇩 Verbosis

🇺🇦 багатослів'я

🇵🇱 werbalizacja

🇯🇵 冗長

🇫🇷 verbosité

🇪🇸 verbosidad

🇹🇷 gereksiz sözler

🇰🇷 장황함

🇸🇦 ثرثرة

🇨🇿 rozháranost

🇸🇰 rozvláčnosť

🇨🇳 冗长

🇸🇮 zgovornost

🇮🇸 orðmælgi

🇰🇿 сөздің көптігі

🇬🇪 სიტყვების სიჭარბე

🇦🇿 çoxsözlülük

🇲🇽 verbosidad

Etymology

The word 'verbosity' originated from the Latin word 'verbum,' meaning word. It entered the English language in the late 16th century. The concept of verbosity has been prevalent in various fields, from communication to programming, highlighting the importance of concise and clear expression.

See also: adverb, proverb, verb, verbal, verbalize, verbiage, verbing, verbose.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,160 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.