prolixities
|pro-lix-i-ties|
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/proʊˈlɪksɪti/
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/prəʊˈlɪksɪti/
(prolixity)
wordiness
Etymology
Etymology Information
'prolixity' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'prolixitas', where 'prolixus' meant 'extended or long'.
Historical Evolution
'prolixity' changed from Latin 'prolixitas' into Middle French 'prolixité' and Middle English 'prolixite', eventually becoming the modern English word 'prolixity'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'extended or stretched out', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the quality of using too many words; verbosity'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
plural form of 'prolixity'.
The committee meeting dragged on because of several prolixities that added little to the discussion.
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Last updated: 2025/12/17 14:07