PROLIX


Meaning of PROLIX in English

[ 'prəʊlɪks , prə'lɪks ]

■ adjective (of speech or writing) tediously lengthy.

Derivatives

~ity noun

~ly adverb

Origin

ME: from OFr. ~e or L. ~us 'poured forth, extended', from pro- 'outward' + liquere 'be liquid'.

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