prolixness

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

prolix +‎ -ness

Noun[edit]

prolixness (uncountable)

  1. prolixity
    • 1761, Adam Smith, The Theory of Moral Sentiments:
      It is unnecessary to take any pains to show how much this prolixness must enervate the eloquence of all modern languages.
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