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Prolixity
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prolixité
the fact of having an excessive number of words that results in being tedious
Exemple
The lawyer's closing argument suffered from prolixity, causing the jury to lose focus as he elaborated on every minor point in exhaustive detail.
The professor's lecture was criticized for its prolixity, as many students found the excessive detail and lengthy explanations overwhelming and tedious.
In an attempt to impress his audience, the speaker's prolixity backfired, with many attendees growing impatient with the lengthy and redundant presentation.
The editor advised the writer to avoid prolixity by cutting unnecessary words and focusing on concise, impactful statements to maintain the readers' interest.
Despite the author's eloquent style, the prolixity of the novel made it difficult for readers to stay engaged through the numerous digressions and verbose descriptions.
