adj.
Pronunciation: pr ō - ' liks, ' pr ō -( ˌ )
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French prolix, from Latin prolixus extended, from pro- forward + liqu ē re to be fluid ― more at LIQUID
Date: 15th century
1 : unduly prolonged or drawn out : too long
2 : marked by or using an excess of words
synonyms see WORDY
– pro · lix · i · ty \ pr ō - ' lik-s ə -t ē \ noun
– pro · lix · ly adverb