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Definition of "wordiness" [word•i•ness]

  • The excessive, often unnecessary, use of words in a sentence. (noun)

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Use "wordiness" in a sentence
  • "Sometimes they are better replaced by the more concise regarding, concerning, about or as to, but not always: when used infrequently their relative wordiness is not unsightly."
  • "I find that I have so many words inside I have to get them out, which despite my aforementioned wordiness, is impossible."
  • "[...] they are better replaced by the more concise regarding, concerning, about or as to, but not always: when used infrequently their relative wordiness is not unsightly."