Wordage

Pronunciation: /wɝdɪdʒ/

Definitions of wordage

noun the amount or number of words used in a piece of writing or speech

Example Sentences

A1 I don't understand the wordage in this document.

A2 The wordage used in the instructions is simple and easy to follow.

B1 The wordage in the contract needs to be reviewed by a legal expert.

B2 The wordage of the poem was so beautifully crafted.

C1 The wordage in the novel was dense and required careful reading.

C2 The wordage of the speech was eloquent and captivating.

Examples of wordage in a Sentence

formal The wordage used in the legal document was precise and thorough.

informal I think there's too much wordage in this essay, it could be more concise.

slang I can't stand the wordage in this text, it's so unnecessary.

figurative His wordage was like a tangled web, making it difficult to understand his true intentions.

Grammatical Forms of wordage

• past tense: wordaged
• plural: wordages
• comparative: more wordage
• superlative: most wordage
• present tense: wordage
• future tense: will wordage
• perfect tense: have wordaged
• continuous tense: is wordaging
• singular: wordage
• positive degree: wordage
• infinitive: to wordage
• gerund: wordaging
• participle: wordaged

Origin and Evolution of wordage

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English, Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'wordage' originated from Middle English, influenced by the Old French word 'wordage' meaning 'speech'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'wordage' has evolved to refer to excessive or unnecessary use of words, often in a derogatory sense.