PROLIX


Meaning of PROLIX in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ prō-ˈliks, ˈprō-(ˌ) ]

adjective

Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French prolix, from Latin prolixus extended, from pro- forward + liquēre 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 prō-ˈlik-sə-tē noun

• pro·lix·ly adverb

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