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Meaning and definition for "prolix" word
[adjective] tediously prolonged or tending to speak or write at great length; "editing a prolix manuscript"; "a prolix lecturer telling you more than you want to know"
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\Pro*lix"\ (?; 277), a. [L. prolixus extended, long, prolix, probably fr. pro before, forward + liqui to flow, akin to liquidus liquid; cf. OL. lixa water: cf. F. prolixe. See {Liquid}.] 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. With wig prolix, down flowing to his waist. --Cowper. 2. Indulging in protracted discourse; tedious; wearisome; -- applied to a speaker or writer. Syn: Long; diffuse; prolonged; protracted; tedious; tiresome; wearisome. Usage: {Prolix}, {Diffuse}. A prolix writer delights in circumlocution, extended detail, and trifling particulars. A diffuse writer is fond of amplifying, and abounds in epithets, figures, and illustrations. Diffuseness often arises from an exuberance of imagination; prolixity is generally connected with a want of it.
Synonyms for prolix
diffuse, long-winded, pleonastic, redundant, tautologic, tautological, tedious, verbal, verbose, windy, wordy
Antonyms: concise
See also: voluble |
The fun area, different aproach to word »prolix«
Let's analyse "prolix" as pure text. This string has Six letters in Two syllables and Two vowels. 33.3% of vowels is 5.3% less then average English word. Written in backwards: XILORP. Average typing speed for these characters is 1590 milliseconds. [info]
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Numerology
Hearts desire number calculated from vowels:
prolix: 6 + 9 = 15, reduced: 6 . and the final result is Six.
Destiny number calculated from all letters:
prolix: 7 + 9 + 6 + 3 + 9 + 6 = 40, reduced: 4, and the final result is Four.
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 Tarot cards
| Letter |
Num. |
Tarot c. |
Intensity |
Meaning |
| I (1) |
9 |
Hermit |
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Independent, Researcher, Intell,igent |
| L (1) |
12 |
Hanged Man |
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Leader, Teacher, Healer, Decisive |
| O (1) |
15 |
Devil |
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Optimist, Gamesman, Marketer, Hunter |
| P (1) |
16 |
Tower |
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Craftsman, Laborer, Builder |
| R (1) |
18 |
Moon |
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Patient, Determined, Strong |
| X (1) |
24 |
Queen of Wands |
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Dependent, Caring, Sensual, Loving |
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