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the use of too many words to express an idea
  • the author's tendency toward diffusion makes the novel a tedious read

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The first known use of diffusion was in the 15th century

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“Diffusion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diffusion. Accessed 15 Aug. 2022.

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