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lɪksadjective
1.
extended to great, unnecessary, or tedious length; long and wordy.
2.
(of a person) given to speaking or writing at great or tedious length.
Origin:
1375–1425; late Middle English < Latin prōlixus extended, long, equivalent to prō- pro-1 + -lixus, akin to līquī to flow; see liquor
1375–1425; late Middle English < Latin prōlixus extended, long, equivalent to prō- pro-1 + -lixus, akin to līquī to flow; see liquor
Related forms
pro·lix·ly, adverb
non·pro·lix, adjective
non·pro·lix·ly, adverb
non·pro·lix·ness, noun
EXPANDnon·pro·lix·i·ty, noun
o·ver·pro·lix, adjective
o·ver·pro·lix·ly, adverb
o·ver·pro·lix·ness, noun
o·ver·pro·lix·i·ty, noun
un·pro·lix, adjective
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Example Sentences
- Narrative is a part of traditional modern dance, but the storytelling here was unclear and prolix.
- Kushner's verbal fusillades begin to ring a tad prolix.
- What might have been a brisk and brazen satire forms into a prolix and slow comedy mystery.
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Word Origin & History
prolix
1412, from O.Fr. prolixe (14c.), from L. prolixus "extended," lit. "poured out," from pro- "forth" + base of liquere "to flow" (see liquid).
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