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- [loh-kwas-i-tee]
- /loʊˈkwæs ɪ ti/
- /lə.ˈkwæ.sɪ.ti/
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- [loh-kwas-i-tee]
- /loʊˈkwæs ɪ ti/
Definitions of loquacity word
- noun plural loquacity the state of being loquacious; talkativeness; garrulity. 1
- noun plural loquacity an instance of talkativeness or garrulity; a loquacious flow of talk: The sherry increased my loquacity. 1
- noun loquacity The quality of talking a great deal ; talkativeness. 1
- noun loquacity talkativeness 1
- noun loquacity talkativeness, esp. when excessive 0
- noun loquacity Talkativeness; the quality of being loquacious. 0
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Origin of loquacity
First appearance:
before 1595 One of the 38% oldest English words
1595-1605; < Latin loquācitās talkativeness, equivalent to loquāci-, stem of loquāx talkative (derivative of loquī to speak; cf. eloquent) + -tās -ty2
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Parts of speech for Loquacity
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loquacity popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 51% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
loquacity usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for loquacity
noun loquacity
- verboseness — characterized by the use of many or too many words; wordy: a verbose report.
- garrulity — the quality of being garrulous; talkativeness; loquacity.
- prolixity — extended to great, unnecessary, or tedious length; long and wordy.
- logorrhea — pathologically incoherent, repetitious speech.
- garrulousness — Garrulity.
Antonyms for loquacity
noun loquacity
- taciturnity — Scots Law. the relinquishing of a legal right through an unduly long delay, as by the silence of the creditor.
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