When you hear 'prolix' are you hearing English or Latin?

'Prolix' is a word borrowed from Latin 'prolixus'. The word entered the English language some time around the 15th century.

prolix [adjective] [15th century]

• unduly or drawn out
• too long
• marked by or using an excess of words

Meaning: unduly prolonged or drawn out :too long; marked by or using an excess of words.

Etymology: Middle English; from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French prolix; from Latin prolixus extended; from pro- forward + liquere to be fluid liquid.

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Origin: From Latin to English.

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