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lengthy.

Having length; long and overextended, especially in time rather than dimension.

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj
  1. Having length; long and overextended, especially in time rather than dimension.

    a lengthy text
    a lengthy discussion
  2. Speaking or writing at length; long-winded.

Where this word comes from

Etymology tree English length Proto-Indo-European *-kos Proto-Germanic *-gaz Proto-West Germanic *-g Old English -iġ Middle English -y English -y English lengthy From length + -y.

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