Prolixity

Pronunciation: /prəˈlɪksəti/

Definitions of prolixity

noun the quality or state of being wordy, lengthy, or tedious in speech or writing

Example Sentences

A1 I don't like reading books with too much prolixity.

A2 The prolixity of the legal document made it difficult to understand.

B1 The writer's prolixity in describing the scene added unnecessary length to the story.

B2 The prolixity of the speech bored the audience to tears.

C1 The prolixity of the novel was seen as a deliberate stylistic choice by literary critics.

C2 His prolixity in explaining his theory made it hard for others to follow his train of thought.

Examples of prolixity in a Sentence

formal The prolixity of the legal document made it difficult to understand.

informal I couldn't finish reading the prolixity of that article, it was too long.

slang I can't stand the prolixity of his speeches, he talks way too much.

figurative The prolixity of her excuses was a clear sign that she was lying.

Grammatical Forms of prolixity

• plural: prolixities
• comparative: more prolix
• superlative: most prolix
• present tense: prolixes
• future tense: will prolix
• perfect tense: has prolixed
• continuous tense: is prolixing
• singular: prolixity
• positive degree: prolix
• infinitive: to prolix
• gerund: prolixing
• participle: prolixed

Origin and Evolution of prolixity

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'prolixity' originated from the Latin word 'prolixitas', which is derived from the word 'prolixus' meaning 'extended' or 'long'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the 15th century to describe something lengthy or verbose, the word 'prolixity' has evolved to also connote tediousness or unnecessary wordiness in modern usage.