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Definition of lengthiness

lengthiness

/ˈlɛŋ.θi.nəs/
length · i · ness

Adverb:lengthily
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Adjective:lengthy
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1

The quality or state of being excessively long, prolonged, or drawn-out in duration or extent, especially regarding speech, writing, or a process.

Example

"Despite the lengthiness of the committee's final report, every chapter contained vital data for the upcoming policy reform."

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Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Lengthiness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/lengthiness
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