/ ˈprəʊlɪks; NAmE ˈproʊ-/ adjective
( formal ) ( of writing, a speech, etc. ) using too many words and therefore boring
► pro·lix·ity / prəʊˈlɪksəti; NAmE proʊ-/ noun [ U ]
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WORD ORIGIN
late Middle English : from Old French prolixe or Latin prolixus poured forth, extended, from pro- outward + liquere be liquid.