1. PROLIX, A. ******************************************************************************** 1. Of long duration, lengthy, protracted. a. In general. b. spec. Of a speech or writing: Extended to great length; long; lengthy. Usually with implication of excessive length: wordy, tedious. 2. Of a person: Given to or characterized by tedious lengthiness in discourse or writing; long-winded. 3. Long in measurement or extent. Now rare. 2. PROLIX, V. ******************************************************************************** Obs. rare{em}1. intr. (with it). To be prolix or tedious.