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prolix
/ˈprɒlɪks/
excessively wordy or long-winded
The professor's prolix lecture left many students confused.
The professor's overly wordy lecture made it hard for students to follow.
formal
Using or containing more words than needed; excessively wordy or long-winded
The legal document was so prolix that even lawyers struggled to understand it.
The legal document was so wordy and convoluted that it was difficult to comprehend.
Her prolix explanations often made simple concepts seem complicated.
Her overly detailed and lengthy explanations often made simple ideas seem more complex than they were.
Often used in formal or academic contexts to describe overly verbose writing or speech.
Collocations
prolix speecha speech that is overly wordy and lengthyprolix writingwriting that uses more words than necessary
Pro Tip
Avoid Prolixity
When writing or speaking, aim for clarity and conciseness to avoid being labeled as prolix.
Gold Rule
Formal Usage
Use 'prolix' in formal or academic contexts to describe overly wordy writing or speech.
Word Origin
From Latin 'prolixus', meaning 'extended, prolonged', from 'proligere' meaning 'to prolong'.
Usage Notes
The word 'prolix' is often used in formal or academic contexts to describe writing or speech that is unnecessarily lengthy or verbose. It is less common in everyday conversation.
Word Breakdown
pro-
forward, forth
prefix-lix
extended, prolonged
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