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prolixity

pro·lix
P p

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [proh-liks, proh-liks]
    • /proʊˈlɪks, ˈproʊ lɪks/
    • /prəʊ.ˈlɪk.sɪ.ti/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [proh-liks, proh-liks]
    • /proʊˈlɪks, ˈproʊ lɪks/

Definitions of prolixity word

  • adjective prolixity extended to great, unnecessary, or tedious length; long and wordy. 1
  • adjective prolixity (of a person) given to speaking or writing at great or tedious length. 1

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Origin of prolixity

First appearance:

before 1375
One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English < Latin prōlixus extended, long, equivalent to prō- pro-1 + -lixus, akin to līquī to flow; see liquor

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Parts of speech for Prolixity

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

prolixity popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for prolixity

noun prolixity

  • chattiness — characterized by friendly and informal talk or writing, often about minor or personal matters: a long, chatty letter from my sister.
  • circumlocution — A circumlocution is a way of saying or writing something using more words than are necessary instead of being clear and direct.
  • diffuseness — to pour out and spread, as a fluid.
  • discursiveness — passing aimlessly from one subject to another; digressive; rambling.
  • floridity — reddish; ruddy; rosy: a florid complexion.

Top questions with prolixity

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