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Prolix [Adjective] Webster's Dictionary 1828

1. Long; extended to a great length; minute in narration or argument; applied only to discourses, speeches and writings; as a prolix oration; a prolix poem; a prolix sermon.

2. Of long duration. [Not in use.]

Prolix [Adjective] Webster's Dictionary 1913

1. Extending to a great length; unnecessarily long; minute in narration or argument; excessively particular in detail; -- rarely used except with reference to discourse written or spoken; as, a prolix oration; a prolix poem; a prolix sermon.

2. Indulging in protracted discourse; tedious; wearisome; -- applied to a speaker or writer.

Prolixious [Adjective] Webster's Dictionary 1913

Dilatory; tedious; superfluous.

Prolixity [\N] Webster's Dictionary 1828

1. PROLIX'ITY

2. PROLIX'LY, adverb At great length.

Prolixity [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1913

The quality or state of being prolix; great length; minute detail; as, prolixity in discourses and writings.

Prolixly [Adverb] Webster's Dictionary 1913

In a prolix manner.

Prolixness [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1828

Great length; minute detail; applied only to discourses and writings. Prolixity is not always tedious.

Prolixness [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1913

Prolixity.