long-windedness
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/ˌlɔːŋˈwɪndɪdnəs/
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/ˌlɒŋˈwɪndɪdnəs/
(long-winded)
tediously lengthy
Etymology
Etymology Information
'long-windedness' originates from the English word 'long-winded', where 'long' meant 'extended' and 'winded' referred to 'breath or speech'.
Historical Evolution
'long-winded' changed from the Old English word 'windan', meaning 'to wind or twist', and eventually became the modern English word 'long-winded'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to speak at length', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'verbosity'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality of being verbose or using more words than necessary.
The professor's long-windedness made the lecture difficult to follow.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45