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loquacity

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lo·​quac·​i·​ty | \ lō-ˈkwa-sə-tē How to pronounce loquacity (audio) \

Definition of loquacity

: the quality or state of being very talkative

Examples of loquacity in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web These layabouts wreak enough havoc, what with their aimless loquacity and their tendencies to monopolize wall outlets. — Justin Peters, Slate Magazine, "Should This Thing Be Smart? Coffee Mug Edition.," 20 Dec. 2017

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First Known Use of loquacity

13th century, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for loquacity

Middle English loquacite, borrowed from Latin loquācitāt-, loquācitās, from loquāc-, loquāx "talkative, loquacious" + -itāt- -itās -ity

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“Loquacity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/loquacity. Accessed 2 Jul. 2020.

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