wordiness
|word-i-ness|
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/ˈwɜːrdiːnəs/
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/ˈwɜːdɪnəs/
(wordy)
excessive words
Etymology
Etymology Information
'wordiness' originates from the English word 'wordy', which is derived from the Old English 'wordig', meaning 'full of words'.
Historical Evolution
'wordig' transformed into the Middle English word 'wordy', and eventually became the modern English word 'wordiness'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'full of words', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'verbosity'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality of using more words than necessary; verbosity.
The essay was criticized for its wordiness.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41