Main Entry: pro·lix

Pronunciation: \prō-ˈliks, ˈprō-(ˌ)\

Function: adjective

Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French prolix, from Latin prolixus extended, from pro- forward + liquēre to be fluid — more at liquid

Date: 15th century

1 : unduly prolonged or drawn out : too long
2 : marked by or using an excess of words

synonyms see wordy

— pro·lix·i·ty \prō-ˈlik-sə-tē\ noun

— pro·lix·ly adverb