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Definition of wordiness

wordiness

/ˈwɜːr.di.nəs/
wor · di · ness
Adverb:wordily
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Adjective:wordy
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1

The quality or state of using more words than are necessary to express a thought; excessive length or redundancy in speech or writing.

Example

"The editor struck out several repetitive paragraphs to reduce the wordiness of the manuscript."

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