"overprolix" meaning in English

See overprolix in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more overprolix [comparative], most overprolix [superlative]
Etymology: over- + prolix Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|over|prolix}} over- + prolix Head templates: {{en-adj}} overprolix (comparative more overprolix, superlative most overprolix)
  1. Excessively prolix.
    Sense id: en-overprolix-en-adj-yMSZT~J5 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with over-

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