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    Prolijidad (en. Prolixity)

    /pɾo.li.xiˈðað/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Quality of being prolix, that is, expressed with too much length or detail.
    The prolixity of his report caused many to lose interest.
    La prolijidad de su informe hizo que muchos perdieran el interés.
    Tendency to be excessively detailed or extensive in communication.
    His prolixity when speaking is sometimes boring for his listeners.
    Su prolijidad al hablar a veces resulta aburrida para sus oyentes.
    Excess of words that can be confusing or annoying.
    The prolixity of the original text complicated the translation.
    La prolijidad del texto original complicó la traducción.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'prolixitas', which means 'extension' or 'wide'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to speak with prolixity
    To speak in a detailed and extensive manner, often too much.
    hablar con prolijidad
    prolixity in reports
    The tendency to include too many details in a report.
    prolijidad en los informes

    Related Words

    prolix
    That is expressed with too much length.
    prolijo
    proliferation
    Increase or expansion in quantity or number.
    proliferación
    meticulous
    That pays attention to small details.
    minucioso

    Slang Meanings

    To talk too much
    Sometimes his prolixity is just talking too much without getting to the point.
    A veces su prolijidad es solo hablar de más sin llegar al punto.
    To give too many details
    His way of recounting the anecdote was pure prolixity, almost never-ending.
    Su forma de contar la anécdota era pura prolijidad, casi no tenía fin.