June 16, 2011

Word of the Day: Prolix

Prolix \pro-LIKS\ adjective

1. Extending to a great length; unnecessarily long; wordy.
2. Tending to speak or write at excessive length.

Origin:
Prolix is derived from Latin prolixus, "poured forth, overflowing, extended, long," from pro-, "forward" + liquere, "to be fluid".

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