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(Entry 1 of 2)
using or containing more words than necessary to express an idea
- a person known for habitually transforming brief anecdotes into prolix sagas that exhaust their listeners
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prolixity
nounSynonyms & Antonyms of prolixity (Entry 2 of 2)
the use of too many words to express an idea
- prolixity is one of the worst offenses that a writer of any age can commit
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The first known use of prolix was in the 15th century
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